System of Law in Danger.—Prodigality of the Duc d'Orleans.—Admissions of Law.—Fall of His Notes.—Violent Measures Taken to Support Them.— Their Failure.—Increased Extravagance of the Regent.—Reduction of the Fervour.—Proposed Colonies.—Forced Emigration.—Decree on the Indian Company.—Scheming of Argenson. Attitude of the Parliament.—Their Remonstrance.—Dismissal of Law.—His Coolness—Extraordinary Decree of Council of State.—Prohibition of jewellery.—New Schemes.

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