History of English Literature Volume 2 (of 3)

Note 201 — BOOK II.—THE RENAISSANCE (Continued) (continued 3)

Henri Van Laun translation

We are reminded of the history of Ira in Voltaire, condemned to hear without intermission or end the praises of four chamberlains, and the following hymn: "Que son mérite est extreme! Que de grâces, que de grandeur. Ah! combien monseigneur Doit être content de lui-même!"

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