Vol. XIV. (of XXI.) 9/33 This Bassecour, or Backyard, seems to be the gentleman that has charge of fattening the capons and turkeys for their High Mightinesses? "2. Is it not clear that the Peace Party will infallibly carry it, in Holland,--since Bassecour, one of the most determined for War, begins to speak of Peace? "2. I admire the wisdom of France; but God preserve me from ever imitating it! MEMORIAL BY VOLTAIRE. |