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The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

Note 400 — VIII. OF THE COURT.

Henri Van Laun translation

The king usually allowed the holders of certain offices to appoint their successors, or to hold such posts conjointly. But they had to pay heavily for such survivances, as they were called, to the royal tax-gatherers and to the original holders. (See also page 130, note 254.)

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