A jesting pretense of being his spiritual adviser; absolves him of all sins past and present provided he loves God, America and herself; acquits him of all the seven cardinal sins, except a weakness for women.
Protests against Franklin's reason for not coming to her house oftener that he feared to be importunate or become a burden. Always welcomed him and received him cordially.
Reminds Franklin of his promise to lend her one of his works in which he explains the phenomenon of water spouts. Likes serious and instructive reading.
Is angry with him, he captures a whole army in America, Burgoyne and Cornwallis, takes cannons and vessels, munitions, men, etc., and the Gazette alone announces the news to his friends, whilst he gives no sign of life. He must feel twenty years younger because of this good news which should bring a lasting peace after glorious war. Shall remain angry with him until she hears from him; in the meantime shall compose a triumphal march for him and shall send it to him, write him, and even love him with all her heart.
Refers to the taking of St. Eustace and the consternation caused by the news in the English Colony at Nice. Her house is next to that of Lady Rivers (formerly Mrs. Pitt). Tells of a concert given at the latter's house at which Mme. Brillon played the "Insurgent's March" composed by herself. Account of a conversation with Lord Cholmondeley on the same occasion. He is desirous to meet Franklin and promises to take tea at Mme. Brillon's house at Passy.
Asks Franklin to write to members of the French Academy whom he may know in favor of M. Louis Guillaume Le Veillard who is a candidate for one of the vacant seats. Sends him a list of the members entitled to vote.
Has heard from M. Louis Guillaume Le Veillard that he and Franklin will pay her a visit on Saturday, and stay at her house a few days. Looks forward to their coming with the greatest impatience and pleasure.
Has learned that Franklin's son was about to leave for America, having been appointed an Aide-de-camp to la Fayette. Expresses sorrow for Franklin at being obliged to part with his son.
