Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-19
siRsr ENTRANCE 70 .oooD SOCIETY,""

FIRST ENTRANCE 70 "cooD SOCIETY"
TallsyrAud was |. cripple and Mad, on sha.
account, been deprived Of his inheritance, in
favor of his younger brother. Depending en-
tirely on his talents, hemade his first appear.
ance in the gay society of Paris thus:-s'The
young Able de Talleyrand's first appearance
in The gay society of Paris was at the hotel
of Madame de Brignole, who was in the ha-
BIT of receiving the very elite Of the fashiona-
BILE world, soge,her with the lions Of the day.
The young man seated himself in remote
corner, so as 10 observe the passing scene
without taking part in il. Sool 4 modest,
retiring looking man and placed himself uear
him. This was Philidor, .ie celebrated
chess-player, who being a frequent visitor at
the house, was able and willing to point out
the different distinguished guests 10 his un.
initiated neighbor. D'Alembert, Dderot,
and other great men were there and Phlidor
was complacently commenting on them, for
the young abbe's edifcation, when their quiz
ct corner was suddenly invaded by two young
hussar officers, captain and lieutenant in
regiment Especially favored by the unhappy
queen MariesAn,oinette, and also noted for
the free and impertinent manners Of the
young men who composed it. The two Of
icers were laughing heartily at some exqui-
site Jest between themselves. Come into
this corner said one, land ri finish the story
the end of it must be reserved for your pri-
vate ear.' 'fhe corner is taken,' replied the
other: Il see Philidor there talking TO some
young raven just fledged, and flown from the
seminary. They'll give up their places. I
know Philidor's temper he'll submit, and
the able will follow his example, So say
ing, they approached the two occupants Of
the corner and with the coolest impertinence
began TO annoy them by their words and ges-
lures. Ph.lidor whose pacific and timid
character was we'll known, Immediately pre-.
pared 10 retreat. He cast an imploring
glance at the able complained Of the heat of
the room and finally rose and glided away.
The Chevaler de Bouflers-one of tie off,
cers-took instant possession Of the vacant
chair, and trrning towards the young able,
stared at him with an insolent expression.
The lieutenant took up his position at the
other side, and looked at Taleyrand in man.
ner not less offensive. No. the sligh.es, no.
tice, however, did the young man take of eli.
ther, until the officer tired Of his sang froid,
inquired 'if he did not find the heat oppres-
sive 2 and added the advice TO initiate his
friend, and seek cooler air in the ante cham.
ber Talleyrand, with the utmost polieness,
thanked the officer for his considerats kind.
ness but begged to assure him that his own
lungs were so very delicate, that he would
fear to encounter the cold air. The angry
blood mounted in the officers cheek he
was q youth just come from Normandy, and
spoke with his native accent in all its purity.
You look young, my dear abbe,' he said ;
perhaps you have not been at school, and
are not aware that you have yet many things
to learn; amongst the res,'-'A thousand
pardonsn interrupted the able, standing up
looking full at his adversary, and initiating to
perfection the Norman accent. 4 assure you
hare been at school: learned alfmy let.
tiers, and know that A B (abbe) is not c
(esdar, yield y and moreover that your z T
(epse, sword) will not make me o T (oter, &c
a%aS.p By this time number ofthe guest:
had collected, and received Talleyrand's sal
ly with peal Of hearty laughter, The Che
Waller de Boufilers himself applauded; bu
| the discomfited Norman, having no repl,
ready, took himself off as fast al possible
Madame dn Deifand happened to be in the
room. She heard the repartee, and expires.
sed warm wish to have the author intro
duced TO her. This was done by De Boufiers
himself. This illustrious lady, who was blind
invited the young abbe to be seated next to
her. She passed her venerable hand over
! his face, in order 10 examine the features
which she could not see, and then said, Go
young man, nature has endowed you with
her richest gifts She has placed it in your
powerfully TO redeem the wrongs Of fortune
The Able de Talleyrand soon became known
in the highest literary and political circles
his subsequent career belongs ID the eventful
history of the period" OH e' '7s.s--5