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The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

Note 411 — VIII. OF THE COURT.

Henri Van Laun translation

Menophilus is said to be either Father la Chaise (1624-1709), the Jesuit confessor of Louis XIV., or the celebrated Capuchin monk Joseph (1577-1638), the confidant of Cardinal Richelieu. Most likely the portrait was intended for neither.

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