Note 270 — Chapter VI · CONVERSATION
George Herbert Ely translation
An attempt was made to revive this system in certain notable salons of the 18th century. The rules for the Lanturelus drawn up in Madame Geoffrin’s salon included the obligation of being just, loyal, cheerful and kindly; they forbade one to grow old, that is, to become peevish and misanthropical. The sittings held under the direction of a “queen” were divided into two parts, one devoted to song, poetry and facéties, the other to philosophy.