32/40 As soon as he knew M.Necker's susceptibility he flattered himself that, by irritating it, he would drive him to give in his resignation." [_onsiderations sur la Revolution frangaise,_t. i. p. 105.] M.Necker had gained a victory over M.de Maurepas when he succeeded in getting M.de Sartines and the Prince of Montbarrey superseded by MM. |