"You are too good; I am ashamed to abuse your indulgence.

But do, since you will, try to sound the French, what conditions of Peace they would demand; one might judge as to their intentions.

Send that Mirabeau (CE M.DE MIRABEAU) to France.

Willingly will I pay the expense.

He may offer as much as five million thalers [750,000 pounds] to the Favorite [yes, even to the Pompadour] for Peace alone.