Fouquet disgraced 162 La Fontaine endeavours to soften Louis XIV. towards this unfortunate Minister 162 "Contes et Merveilles, en Vers," of La Fontaine 163 His "Psyche and Cupid" 163 His Fables 164 "Joconde," his most popular Tale 165 He lives under the Roof of Madame de la Sablière 165 La Fontaine writes "Daphne," an Opera, for Lulli, and takes just Offence at that Musician 166 He is elected of the French Academy 167 After some hesitation, Louis XIV. confirms his Election 167 The Abbé Furetière, and Academic Disputes 168 Anecdotes illustrative of La Fontaine's Mind and Simplicity, of Conduct 169 Account of Madame de la Sablière and her Concerns 171 La Fontaine invited to England, declines the Journey 172 He resides with Madame d'Hervart, wife of a Financier 172 Sickness of this celebrated Poet and Fabulist 173 He is taxed as to his Indifference in Religion 173 The Clergy exact a Reparation, or Testimony of his Penitence 173 His Submissiveness 174 Recovers from Illness, and publishes a few more Tales 176 1695. His Death 176 Criticism on his Works 177 Beauty of his "Adonis" 177 Nature of his Tale of "Psyche and Cupid" 177 La Fontaine's Dramatic Pieces 178 His Fables and Tales 178 Comparison with Gay 179 His Conversation and Habits 181 PASCAL. 1623-1662.