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The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

Note 747 — XIV. OF CERTAIN CUSTOMS.

Henri Van Laun translation

La Bruyèreʼs own note says “veterans,” a name given to the conseillers (see page 181, note 381), who, after having practised for twenty years, sold their post, but retained all the privileges attached to it.

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