Death and Character of Brissac.—Brissac and the Court Ladies.—The Duchesse de Bourgogne.—Scene at the Carp Basin.—King's Selfishness.— The King Cuts Samuel Bernard's Purse.—A Vain Capitalist.—Story of Leon and Florence the Actress.—His Loves with Mademoiselle de Roquelaure.— Run—away Marriage.—Anger of Madame de Roquelaure.—A Furious Mother.— Opinions of the Court.—A Mistake.—Interference of the King.— Fate of the Couple .

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