Note 127 — III THE DAILY LIFE OF LOUIS XIV[106]
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The Marquis de Cavoye, without birth or intelligence, rose to a position of high consideration at the Court. “Without the court,” says Saint-Simon, “he was like a fish out of water.” He fought several duels, in spite of the edicts against duelling, and was known as “le brave Cavoye.” For his career and marriage see I. 299-302.