Note 30 — Chapter XV · REIGN OF LOUIS XIV. 1643 TO 1705.

“No longer are our ladies to be distinguished From the women of the people; Since a person of honour Wears a coloured petticoat, Or changes the fashion of her clothes, In short, since she dresses herself In a gaudy manner. A bourgeoise does as much as that; She too will put on plumes, And stick on moustaches, False hair and pads, ‘Tours,’ plaits, and knots; White and yellow coifs, With ells of lawn in them; And those fine striped silks Which are sometimes not paid for; For often such bravery of dress Hides much roguery.”