Caillot, a celebrated actor, who had long quitted the stage, and Dazincourt, both of acknowledged good character, were selected to give lessons, the first in comic opera, of which the easier sorts were preferred, and the second in comedy.

The office of hearer of rehearsals, prompter, and stage manager was given to my father-in-law.

The Duc de Fronsac, first gentleman of the chamber, was much hurt at this.

He thought himself called upon to make serious remonstrances upon the subject, and wrote to the Queen, who made him the following answer: "You cannot be first gentleman when we are the actors.

Besides, I have already intimated to you my determination respecting Trianon.