Death of M. de Duras.—Selfishness of the King.—Anecdote of Puysieux.— Character of Pontchartrain.—Why He Ruined the French Fleet.—Madame des Ursins at Last Resolves to Return to Spain.—Favours Heaped upon Her.— M. de Lauzun at the Army.—His bon mot.—Conduct of M. de Vendome.— Disgrace and Character of the Grand Prieur.

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