Conti said to the Marshal de Luxembourg before the battle of Steenkerque: “Sangaride! this is a great of M. de Montmorin, Bishop of Langres, who is intimately acquainted day for you my cousin! You will be a fine fellow if you get out of the mess!” None are more concerned with my family, and has known me since childhood. than you and the marshal, in employing all means for protecting yourselves against the He is good enough to employ his interest in my behalf with the enemies of your house. The King cannot but be persuaded now of the truth; it is as clear as daylight. Dauphin, who has great regard for him. I am aware that the I am taking my own measures. I have informed the Duke of York and his brothers of the Bishop of Langres is a strong partisan of the marshal; you may truth and atrociousness of the conspiracy against you, the Marshal de Broglio, and myself. They will therefore, sir, recommend my case to the Bishop with perfect inform the King, the Queen, and the Princess of Wales. M. de Guerchy, who has been unfavourably safety, and he will be delighted to support your good-will in my received since his return,[206] is disturbed beyond conception, notwithstanding his audacity, and I know behalf. I have the honour to be, with profound respect, that the King of England is disposed to be just towards the marshal and myself. Do your part, do Sir, something and do not desert me as you seem to be doing. I will defend myself to the last drop of my Your most humble, blood, and fearlessly serve your house in spite of you! You desert me! You send me no money, and most obedient servant, whereas I am struggling in your behalf. Do not desert me and do not drive me to despair. Send me D’EON.’ sufficient money to enable me to fight your battles and mine, unless you wish to be crushed under the weight of injustice. I have expended more than twelve hundred pounds in carrying on my war, and you send me nothing. It is abominable, and allow me to say that I should never have believed it!’[207]