CHAPTER I.

A. D. PAGE 1769. Victories of the Russians 2

Altercation with France 2

Position of the Duc de Choiseul 4

Madame du Barry 6

Opposition to her Presentation at Court 12

General Dislike of the new Favourite 16

Cabal against Choiseul 18

His imprudent Conduct 22

Project for restoring the Finances 24

Trial of the Duc d’Aiguillon 25

Anecdote of the Prince of Beauvau 26

Extraordinary Letter of Louis the Fifteenth 29