Post by Louis XIV on Feb 4, 2023 16:14:06 GMT
The Social Whirlwind by Sieur Matheus Mallette
Court intrigue dominated the Paris social scene this last month as the Grand Ducs de Chevreuse and Deols vied for the King’s attention. Lord de Bearne was the most consistent in displays of court etiquette but Lord Bougiedure made the most of the opportunities he was granted. The astute observer would be hard pressed to find any alteration in the power structure of His Majesty’s inner circle.
In the first week of May, Lord De’Ath escorted Mlle Chabert to his club, the Fleur-de-Lys, while Lord de Bearne accompanied Mlle.
The first week of Government meetings was attended by Brevet Marshal de Chef Bougiedure who listened to the magnificent oration of the Minister of State, Lord de Bearne. The two were seen carousing together and later the Grand Duc de Deols lost a significant some in a private game of cards with the Controller General of Finance and a couple of Secretaries of State. The Brevet Marshal de Chef made better use of his time, investing in a private audience with the King.
The Royal Ball in the third week was the highlight of the month despite not including a titling ceremony to fete either the Grand Duc de Chevreuse or the Grand Duc of Deols. Both Grand Ducs attended with their lady companions. The Viscomte de Ploërmel attended as well, escorting Mlle. Chabert whose poor manners drew almost as much gossip from the court as did the shabby nature of the Viscomte’s carriage. Lord de Bearne was glib of tongue and very much able to cover for the continued social faux-pas of Mlle. Bougiedure. Mdm Bougiedure outshone her husband whose was uncharacteristically dull.
The final Governmet meeting was brought to an emotional conclusion when Brevet Marshal de Chef gave a heartfelt farewell address to the assembled ministers, many of whom were friends and colleagues from his time as Controller General of Finance. Elsewhere, Lord De’Ath escorted Mlle Chabert to his club, the Fleur-de-Lys.
Court intrigue dominated the Paris social scene this last month as the Grand Ducs de Chevreuse and Deols vied for the King’s attention. Lord de Bearne was the most consistent in displays of court etiquette but Lord Bougiedure made the most of the opportunities he was granted. The astute observer would be hard pressed to find any alteration in the power structure of His Majesty’s inner circle.
In the first week of May, Lord De’Ath escorted Mlle Chabert to his club, the Fleur-de-Lys, while Lord de Bearne accompanied Mlle.
The first week of Government meetings was attended by Brevet Marshal de Chef Bougiedure who listened to the magnificent oration of the Minister of State, Lord de Bearne. The two were seen carousing together and later the Grand Duc de Deols lost a significant some in a private game of cards with the Controller General of Finance and a couple of Secretaries of State. The Brevet Marshal de Chef made better use of his time, investing in a private audience with the King.
The Royal Ball in the third week was the highlight of the month despite not including a titling ceremony to fete either the Grand Duc de Chevreuse or the Grand Duc of Deols. Both Grand Ducs attended with their lady companions. The Viscomte de Ploërmel attended as well, escorting Mlle. Chabert whose poor manners drew almost as much gossip from the court as did the shabby nature of the Viscomte’s carriage. Lord de Bearne was glib of tongue and very much able to cover for the continued social faux-pas of Mlle. Bougiedure. Mdm Bougiedure outshone her husband whose was uncharacteristically dull.
The final Governmet meeting was brought to an emotional conclusion when Brevet Marshal de Chef gave a heartfelt farewell address to the assembled ministers, many of whom were friends and colleagues from his time as Controller General of Finance. Elsewhere, Lord De’Ath escorted Mlle Chabert to his club, the Fleur-de-Lys.