Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-02-03
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Louvois had been very wild in his
youth, and spent his money with
marvellous facility. His inther, ir-
ritated by his extravaganza, refused
10 supply him with the means OF
continuing his disorderly eareers
and his credit being quite exhausted,
he was forced to return, like the
Prodigal Son, to the paternal
chateau. He arrived unencumbered
by second coat. A large party
had been invited to dinner. bot as
our hero expected the company to Be
rather stupid, he wished not TO ap-
pear. giving his toilet as an excuse.
l"Monsieur," said his father, II will
expect you to join this dinner par
ty." 81 should feel much pleasure.
but it is impossiblei-,his coat"
"Wear another" "I have not got
it," "You have not one! after
spending sixty thousand livers with
tailors and embroiderers." "That
would have been very good reason
formerly, but is no longer so. They
are worn out" sect one" "Mon-
sieur, that is easily said, but to get
coat one must have money; and that
at this moment" What after
borrowing two hundred thousand
livers from usurersl" "Mon Dieu!
monsieur, | do not mean to contra
dict you, but the crowns have fol-
lowed the coats" M. de Louvois
raised his eyes and arms to heaven,
uttered an exclamation OF anger and
left the loom; he turned when he
got to the door, and said,-"I will
not enter into a discussion on your
extravaganza, monsieur; but | will
r say that desire TO see you at my
table on the appointed day, and that
forbid you to appear there in the
coat you now wear" The chevalier
was stunned ed-embarrassed; he knew
not what to do. The paternal
mandate was positive. and he had
no hope of future assistance from his
lather if he did not obey him now.
He called his valet, a second Ssapin,
and they put all their wits 20 work
Ito find some means OF getting out Of
this dilemma; bu, in vain, huEan in
vention seemed unequal to tbs task.
The chevalier was distracted; he
paced his chamber in dismay, when
casting his eyes upon the hangings
(Which represented the marriage
procession OF Alexander aud Statira)
a sudden thought struck him. "Ahp
/, said he, al know what will do
Go into the village, and bring me
the tailor, with all his implements,
Immediately; and tell him to prepare
10 spend the night here" "But NJ.
: le Chevaliel-" $50 immediate.
Iy, and do not reply" When the
valet had left the room, he pro-
ceeded with great GOODNESS, to take
down the curtains OF his bed, and
laying them on a table, marked out
the figures be admired most. Ths
tailor was brought. "Come, my
good man. said he. "you must make
a coat, vest, and cullotte, out OF this;
be sure 10 choose the handsomest
ladies' for the front, and this high
priest with his long beard. will do
very well for the back" The valet
and the tailor thought, and with
very good reason, tina. their youpg
master was losing his senses, bot he
was so determined that they were
obliged to obey. The suit was
finished in time and fitted extremely
well; the chevalisr was very well
pleased, and having completed his
toilet, descended to the dining-room,
which heentered with an impertnrba-
bic countenance. He was received
with shouts Of laughter His father
was angry; but his public disgrace
Obliged him TO open his purse for his
extravsgant heir, who with fresh
funds returned 10 Paris.-Memoirs
Of the Baroness d. Oberkirch. ~
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