CHAP. X.

English families.--The Pretender.--Further account of the

Revolution.--The revolutionary tribunal.--Condemnation of a

mother and son.--Present state of society at Avignon.--Fetes and

card parties.--The author's tea-parties and dinners.--Contrast

betwixt French and English cookery.--Mode of

invitation.--Balls.--_Etiquette_ of the town.--Difficulty of

acquiring a thorough knowledge of the French language. 230

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