It is also worth remarking, that in the allegory of the swallows, introduced in the Third Part of "The Hind and the Panther," the author seems to have had in his eye the proposal made at a grand consult of the Catholics, that they should retire from the general and increasing hatred of all ranks, and either remain quiet at home, or settle abroad.

On this subject consult Larroumet, Marivaux, pp.

As it is in my mind to celebrate my daughter's wedding with all pomp worthy of my crownI want to ask youto consult with my sonas to how most gracefully and amusingly to entertain the Courts of Poland, Saxony, Brunswick and Mecklenburg, who will all be here for an entire weekin a word, how we can win much honor and glory by this wedding.