For the last week I have had a number of letters threatening to burn
me at Saint-Cloud and my son in the Palais-Royal. My son never tells
me a word of such things; he follows the example of his father, who
used to say: "It is all well, provided Madame knows nothing about it."
M. Law has gone to Brussels. Mme. de Prie [M. le Duc's mistress] lent
him her post-chaise; in returning it he wrote to thank her, and sent
her a ring worth a hundred thousand francs. M. le Duc had given him
relays and sent four of his servants with him. On taking leave of
my son Law said to him: "Monseigneur, I have made great mistakes; I
made them because I was human; but you will find neither malice nor
dishonesty in my conduct." His wife would not leave Paris till all
their debts were paid; he owed his provision man alone ten thousand
francs.