This unfortunate Princess, against whom the opinions of the French people were at length so much excited, possessed qualities which deserved to obtain the greatest popularity. None could doubt this who, like myself, had heard her with delight describe the patriarchal manners of the House of Lorraine. She was accustomed to say that, by transplanting their manners into Austria, the Princes of that house had laid the foundation of the unassailable popularity enjoyed by the imperial family. She frequently related to me the interesting manner in which the Ducs de Lorraine levied the taxes. "The sovereign Prince," said she, "went to church; after the sermon he rose, waved his hat in the air, to show that he was about to speak, and then mentioned the sum whereof he stood in need. Such was the zeal of the good Lorrainers that men have been known to take away linen or household utensils without the knowledge of their wives, and sell them to add the value to their contribution. It sometimes happened, too, that the Prince received more money than he had asked for, in which case he restored the surplus." All who were acquainted with the Queen's private qualities knew that she equally deserved attachment and esteem. Kind and patient to excess in her relations with her household, she indulgently considered all around her, and interested herself in their fortunes and in their pleasures., She had, among her women, young girls from the Maison de St. Cyr, all well born; the Queen forbade them the play when the performances were not suitable; sometimes, when old plays were to be represented, if she found she could not with certainty trust to her memory, she would take the trouble to read them in the morning, to enable her to decide whether the girls should or should not go to see them,--rightly considering herself bound to watch over their morals and conduct. ETEXT EDITOR'S BOOKMARKS: Carried the idea of the prerogative of rank to a high pitch Common and blamable practice of indulgence Dignified tone which alone secures the respect due to power Etiquette still existed at Court, dignity alone was wanting Happiness does not dwell in palaces His seraglio in the Parc-aux-Cerfs I love the conveniences of life too well Leave me in peace; be assured that I can put no heir in danger Most intriguing little Carmelite in the kingdom Princes thus accustomed to be treated as divinities Princess at 12 years was not mistress of the whole alphabet Taken pains only to render himself beloved by his pupil The Jesuits were suppressed The King delighted to manage the most disgraceful points To be formally mistress, a husband had to be found Ventured to give such rash advice: inoculation Was but one brilliant action that she could perform