Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe — Volume 6

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Memoirs of Louis XV. and XVI., Volume 6 by Madame du Hausset, and of anUnknown English Girl and the Princess LamballeThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Memoirs of Louis XV. and XVI., Volume 6 Being Secret Memoirs of Madame du Hausset, Lady's Maid toMadame de Pompadour, and of an Unknown English Girl and The Princess LamballeAuthor: Madame du Hausset, and of an Unknown English Girl and the Princess LamballeRelease Date: December 3, 2004 [EBook #3881]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LOUIS XV. AND XVI. ***Produced by David WidgerMEMOIRS OF LOUIS XV. AND XVI.Being Secret Memoirs of Madame du Hausset, Lady's Maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of an unknown EnglishGirl and the Princess LamballeBOOK 6.SECTION IV."The dismissal of M. Necker irritated the people beyond description. They looked upon themselves as insulted intheir favourite. Mob succeeded mob, each more mischievous and daring than the former. The Duc d'Orleanscontinued busy in his work of secret destruction. In one of the popular risings, a sabre struck his bust, and its headfell, severed from its body. Many of the rioters (for the ignorant are always superstitious) shrunk back at this omen ofevil to their idol. His ...