Those who are acquainted with the delightful Mémoires Secrets de M. LeComte de Bussy Rabutin (particularly the supplements to them), andwith Rousset's Histoire de Louvois, will, perhaps, recognise theinspiration of this story. Those who are not so acquainted with theseworks will, I trust, still be able to take some interest in theadventures of Georges St. Georges.
J. B.-B.