Note 11 — I. Infamy as known to the Law and Secret Infamy; Panders and Courtesans.

A Parisian tenant was complaining that the house which he thought was well-tenanted should lodge women of doubtful reputation and be the theatre for riotous and scandalous orgies. The porter replied: “These women, who pay for their occupancy as you do, are more generous than yourself; if you are not satisfied with the neighbourhood you can look for a better—in any event, their money is worth as much as yours.”