#bellechasse

[vulnerablequeen]

Louis (partie 1)

C’est un samedi soir de juin. Je me prépare à aller au lit - who am I kidding - à m’évanouir sur mon sofa avant de transférer mon cadavre vers le lit à 3h du matin.

Je fais pourtant ma petite routine de dodo: Instagram, Hinge, Bumble, Hinge, Bumble, Hinge, Instagram. Je match avec un gars sur Bumble, probablement le plus hot que j’ai vu depuis 3 jours. Et 3 jours sur les applications, quand tu swipes en 0.1 seconde des centaines de profils à l'heure avant de dormir, c’est beaucoup de temps.

Il s’appelle Louis. Il fait du vélo et semble avoir une job payante. Intéressant. Les critères sont bas, mais les critères sont là. Et il est beau. Le regard vif, les poses candides (c’est-à-dire, pas en train de flexer dans un gym), les cheveux rasés et il semble avoir de belles mains.

Les mains, c’est très important chez moi. C’est toute l’histoire d’une amourette qui se dessine avec ces mains-là. Je regarde s’il peut me prendre là où je le veux, s’il a les doigts fins, s’il a les mains marquées par la job.

Clairement, lui c’est une job de clavier. Il semble savoir pianoter; je suis intéressée. Je sens qu’il va me divertir. 

Son profil mentionne l’existence d’une blonde, mais c’est sous le couvert de la blague: « I’m actually very funny, you can ask my girlfriend ». Ça porte juste assez à confusion pour que je lui parle. Je fais ni une ni deux et lui demande ce que sa bio veut dire. Tout ça, de façon charmante évidemment; le gars n’a pas de compte à me rendre.

Il me répond qu’il est en couple ouvert. 

« Shit. », ai-je pensé. 

Pourquoi c’est la première pensée qui m’a traversée? Pourtant, je comprends et j’admire les personnes en couple ouvert. Ce sont des personnes qui s’efforcent de communiquer et de célébrer le bonheur de l’autre. Mais je ne connais pas le gars.

Peut-être qu’il n’a pas cette vision. Peut-être qu’il est mélangé et qu’ouvrir leur couple est le dernier recours pour le sauver. J’espère que ce n’est pas le cas. Le gars m’intéresse trop pour que je m’arrête à ça. Red flag déjà en partant? Le soir, dans le noir, c’est difficile de voir les couleurs, anyway. 

Il me réquisitionne en date le soir même. Les conversations coulent déjà en textos, je suis curieuse de ce qu’il a à m’offrir en vrai. Moi, je suis en pyjama avec les cheveux gras. J’accepte, parce que ma devise de l’été c’est LFG (Let’s fucking go).

Je m’arrange une face cute-coquine-tu-m’as-pris-au-dépourvu, je me fais une couette et j’ai mon outfit d’urgence qui est propre. Les astres du sexe sont alignés. 

OUTFIT D’URGENCE Définition: Un agencement vestimentaire infaillible, qui masque les complexes et met en valeur les atouts. C’est le passe-partout des vêtements. Ce outfit ressemble donc à des jeans évasés, une camisole moulante blanche et une chemise ample au tissu doux. 

Il me convoque au Bar Mamie. Délicieuse place de date. J’accepte. Il est 21h, l’heure de tous les possibles. L’heure de (peut-être) frencher. L’heure de partir en bixi - avec casque - pour aller rejoindre le prince charmant d’une autre. Il y a des travaux partout, je marche plus que je roule. C’est aussi à ce moment que je commence à me questionner. 

Suis-je complètement tombée sur la noix? (Cette expression) M’extirper de mon sofa pour aller en date sul’ fly - avec casque - avec un gars en couple ouvert?

Je voulais une amourette d’été, mais étais-je allée trop loin? Trop loin pour une personne pour qui je vivrai toujours en second plan? Je veux vivre en second plan, en fait. Je ne veux pas avoir la pression d’être la reine d’un autre. La couronne est trop lourde à porter pour ma tête qui ne veut pas s’engager. 

Ça, c’est réglé. 

Je fonce à toute vitesse - avec casque - sur Bellechasse et je tourne sur Drolet. J’approche du resto. Ma pensée à ce moment: j’espère qu’il ne me verra pas en bixi avec mon casque sur ma couette. C’est tout ce que je demande. 

J’enclenche mon bixi et me dirige vers le resto. Est-ce que je peux me permettre d’être aussi séduisante qu’à l’habitude? Dois-je me garder une petite gêne pour la blonde? Trop tard pour les questions. J’entre dans le resto et il est là. Beau comme un cœur. Time to shine. Mais pas trop? On est arrivés en même temps. Il a un chandail blanc soigneusement rentré dans ses jeans et un tote bag. Il est exactement ce que j’espérais: un gars qui semble keep it together. Il n’inspire pas le chaos, je respire plutôt l’odeur d’un gars propre. Il a de la classe.

« Enchanté. Moi c’est Louis. » On se fait la bise timidement, lentement. Il me semble doux.

On verra ça après quelques verres de vin.

[goodoldcharley]

They knew if they looked in that same ledger they’d find their signatures, once a year, stretching back to a June day more than thirty years ago when young Armand had saved his money and brought Reine-Marie here. For one night. In the tiniest of rooms at the very back of the splendid old Manoir. Without a view of the mountains or the lake or the perennial gardens lush with fresh peonies and first-bloom roses. He’d saved for months, wanting that visit to be special. Wanting Reine-Marie to know how much he loved her, how precious she was to him.

And so they’d lain together for the first time, the sweet scent of the forest and kitchen thyme and lilac drifting almost visible through the screened window. But the loveliest scent of all was her, fresh and warm in his strong arms. He’d written a love note to her that night. He’d covered her softly with their simple white sheet, then, sitting in the cramped rocking chair, not daring to actually rock in case he whacked the wall behind or barked his shins on the bed in front, disturbing Reine-Marie, he’d watched her breathe. Then on Manoir Bellechasse notepaper he’d written, My love knows no — How can a man contain such — My heart and soul have come alive — My love for you — All night he wrote and next morning, taped to the bathroom mirror, Reine-Marie found the note: I love you… A Rule Against Murder - Louise Penny

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[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"TWO MEN ARE ROBBED OF $4 BY FOUR BANDITS," Montreal Star. May 2, 1933. Page 3. ---- Assorted Burglaries Also Reported to Police ---- Victims of a highway robbery, Lucien Desroches, 5930 St. Andre street, and Lucien Ladouceur, 5888 St. Hubert street, were relieved of$4 last night, 10 minutes past mid-night. The two were walking home-ward and had reached the corner of Alma and Bellechasse when four youths, one of whom they thought was armed, stopped them and ordered them to hand over their money.

G. W. Graham, manager of construction company at 207 Van Horne avenue, reported to police that his office had been entered during the night. An electric clock valued at $15, a cheque for $6, and $2 worth of stamps were taken.

Cash and cheques to a total of $225 were stolen from the office of Harry Timmerman, 3692 St. Lawrence Boulevard, on Sunday night. Mr. Timmerman discovered yesterday that someone had entered his establishment by climbing a fire escape and breaking a second storey window, but thought that nothing had been taken until he discovered the loss of the money.

Cigars and cigarettes to a value of $100 were stolen last night from the restaurant of Henri Parent, 4251 Notre Dame street east. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window.

Theft of a bath tub valued at $40. and other fixtures valued at $10. from an empty house at 3503 Adam street, was reported by Albert Charette, 1430 Joliette street. The theft took place during the week-end, he said.

[entomoblog]

Mensuel de l'Académie d'agriculture de France n° 98 (Novembre 2024)

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À LA UNE

Éleveuse de chevreaux.

Photo : ©Claire Boyer (IDELE)

La place des femmes en agriculture. Les spécificités de l’accès, de l’attractivité et de l’exercice des métiers

Anne-Charlotte Dockes

Avec la chute du nombre d’exploitations agricoles en France, la question du renouvellement des actifs constitue aujourd’hui un enjeu majeur pour le maintien de l’agriculture française, des savoir-faire et des métiers. Si les femmes ont longtemps constitué la moitié de la population agricole, leur nombre a considérablement diminué au cours de la modernisation agricole du 20e siècle et stagne aujourd’hui à 26 % du total des chefs d’exploitation. Alors que près d’un tiers des fils et filles d’agriculteurs s’installaient en 1977, aujourd’hui seules 6 % des filles embrassent ce métier pour environ 25 % des fils. Les femmes sont porteuses de projets spécifiques, et sont confrontées à des difficultés particulières pour l’accès ou l’exercice des métiers de l’agriculture (choix des études, accès au financement, image, adaptation des équipements et outils, etc.). Elles sont, plus fréquemment que les hommes, non issues du milieu agricole, s’installant sans formation agricole, installées à plus de 40 ans ou encore réalisant une carrière courte dans le métier. En outre, la reconnaissance du travail des éleveuses et salariées d’élevage, de leurs responsabilités, et l’équité femmes-hommes sont des enjeux essentiels pour faciliter leur entrée dans le métier et accroître leur épanouissement au travail.

L’objectif de la séance prévue par l’Académie d’agriculture est de proposer un état des lieux sur la situation des femmes en agriculture, avec un regard spécifique sur l’élevage.

Séance hebdomadaire du mercredi 27 novembre 2024 de 14h30 à 17h - 18, rue de Bellechasse, Paris

> consulter le programme : ici

[fashioneditswebsite]

Bella Hadid walks the Saint Laurent runway after 2-year hiatus

Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista turned up to show their support. They were eagerly anticipating seeing Bella Hadid walk the Saint Laurent runway. Bella Hadid returned to the runway after being absent for two years at Saint Laurent's Fashion Week show. In 2022, the 27-year-old model was noticeably absent from the runways after stepping back to prioritize her health. She has openly discussed her ongoing struggle with Lyme disease, which led her to take this break. Her comeback highlighted Bella Hadid walking the Saint Laurent show. Hadid wore a masculine suit and tie and slicked back hair (Vianney Le Caer/AP) Hadid showcased a mannish oversized suit and tie, thick-frame tinted specs, and a slicked-back ponytail. Hadid's look was one of several nods to the Seventies wardrobe of Yves Saint Laurent himself throughout the show, which the label's director, Anthony Vaccarello, presented in the form of fluid suits and layered overcoats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SAINT LAURENT (@ysl) Saint Laurent's summer ready-to-wear collection, held at the house's Rue de Bellechasse headquarters, perfectly blends old-school elegance and modern sophistication. Supermodel royalty Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista sat in the front row. They were excited to witness Bella Hadid's moment as she walked the Saint Laurent runway. " Furthermore, Yves Saint Laurent once said, 'Chanel freed women, and I empowered them.'" Furthermore, Vaccarello's masterful brand reinvention since 2016 has been widely recognized. This year's collection diverged from the practical theme of the previous year, featuring a juxtaposition of sharp, tailored power suits and flamboyant brocade broad-shouldered jackets, showcasing a shift towards quiet luxury with maximalist accents. Bella Hadid, who was walking the Saint Laurent runway, contributed to this transformative vision. The runway featured suits in anthracite, black, and deep plum. They included double-breasted jackets and wide-legged trousers. Vaccarello's this season was all about control and precision. The impeccably cut clothes departed from past seasons' revealing, boundary-pushing looks, reaffirming that power sometimes comes from being fully dressed. Bella Hadid exemplified this as she walked the Saint Laurent runway in her poised manner. Additionally, the accessories added just the right amount of flair to the collection. Each look featured weighty gold bangles, wide ties, and jewel-encrusted shoes, adding a touch of the glamour Saint Laurent is known for. Bella Hadid's presence on the runway amplified this glamorous atmosphere. Additionally, Vaccarello paid homage to YSL muses such as Loulou de la Falaise with these bold, statement pieces, anchoring the otherwise unassuming looks in the brand's history. Bella Hadid's walk in Saint Laurent furthered this homage. Moreover, as the show progressed, Vaccarello pivoted from sleek tailoring to extravagant eveningwear, injecting color and playfulness into the collection. Rich Seventies jewel tones, from fuchsia to canary yellow, lit up the catwalk as brocade blazers and sheer blouses debuted. Bella Hadid walked the Saint Laurent runway with these vibrant pieces, embodying the designer's creative vision. Yves Saint Laurent's 1970s era inspired the shift from formal suits to vibrant eveningwear. This change pays homage to the house's history while reflecting Vaccarello's forward-thinking approach. Bella Hadid's appearance on the runway encapsulated this blend of past and future. The collection elevated relaxed pieces with luxurious fabrics and dazzling accessories, paying homage to Saint Laurent's Bohemian connection. Bella Hadid graced the runway, fully realizing this homage to YSL. Zoe Kravitz, ever the epitome of Saint Laurent cool, was among the star-studded front row, dressed in an all-black lace ensemble that perfectly matched the collection's stated glamour. Bella Hadid's walk was a highlight here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Mukamal (@andrewmukamal) Vaccarello's summer collection was a tribute to Yves Saint Laurent's and a masterclass in balancing restraint with power and elegance with edge. Seeing Bella Hadid walk the Saint Laurent runway added to the collection's gravitas. Bella Hadid's return to Saint Laurent in a streamlined suit proved that the label symbolizes timeless sophistication. Sometimes, the loudest statement is made most quietly. Read the full article

[praegerdesign]

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[brother-joseph]

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[bridgersfitness]

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[kevlo75]

Yves-Saint-Laurent or YSL, was a French fashion designer who, in 1962, founded his eponymous fashion label. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion designers of the twentieth century. In 1985, Caroline Milbank wrote, "The most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years, Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its 1960s ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable." #design #fashion #tech #yvessaintlaurent #paris #france🇫🇷 #oran #algeria 🇩🇿 #marrakech #morocco 🇲🇦 (à Yves Saint Laurent 37 Rue Bellechasse) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmM-A0OL758/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"4 ATTENTATS A MAIN ARMEE COMMIS EN FIN DE SEMAINE," La Patrie. June 18, 1934. Page 18. --- Un chauffeur de taxi est ligoté et dépouillé de son argent. Bandits mis en fuite. ---- Quatre attentats à main armée ont été commis dans la métropole en fin de semaine. Dans trois de ces cas les victimes ont forcé leurs assaillants à prendre la fuite. Dans le dernier, un chauffeur de taxi, attaqué par deux bandits, fut ligoté et les apaches prirent la fuite dans son taxi après lui avoir enlevé une somme de $25.

Le premier attentat fut commis peu avant une heure, hier matin. alors que M. David Venetsky, 5438 rue Esplanade, épicier, retournait chez lui. L'épicier fut attaqué par deux individus dont l'un, armé d'un revolver lui ordonna de lever les mains pendant que le second l'attendait dans une automobile, M. Venetsky, qui avait toutes les recettes de sa journée de samedi dans ses goussets, refusa d'obéir au bandit et fit mine de se jeter sur lui pour le frapper. L'apache se sauva en auto.

CHAUFFRUR LIGOTE Vers 4 heures, hier matin, M. Oscar Caron, 4135 rue Drolet. chauffeur de taxi fut appelé rue Laurier afin d'y prendre deux passagers. Les deux inconnus lui dirent de les conduire rue Chapleau. Rendus l'angle des rues Bellechasse et de la Sixième avenue, Rosemont, l'un des voyageurs поtit un revolver et ordonna au chauffeur d'arrêter. Les deux inconnus lui attachérent alors les mains avec de la broche et, conduisant l'auto un peu plus loin, fi- rent descendre leur victime après lui avoir enlevé sa montre et $25. Ils prirent ensuite la fuite dans le taxi, qui fut plus tard retrouvé non loin de là.

DANS UNE COUR A 6 heures samedi soir, M. Fred Sergins, 5446 rue Lafond, entendit du bruit dans sa cour et sortit pour se trouver en face de deux individus dont l'un était armé d'un revolver. Les apaches lui demandèrent son argent et comme la victime répondait n'en pas avoir, il fut violemment frappé au visage d'un coup de poing. M. Sergins tomba à la renverse, mais il ramassa une pierre et la tira dans la direction des bandits qui prirent la faite en courant.

AUTRE ATTENTAT Hier après-midi, vers 4 heures, M. Arthur Séguin, 3554 Bourbonnière, se rendit à la porte de son logis et se trouva en face de deux individus qui lui demandèrent son argent. Comme il répondait n'en pas avoir il reçut un coup de poing au visage et les apaches prirent la fuite.

La police a été mise au courant de tous ces attentats et fait enquête.

[fashioneditswebsite]

Bella Hadid walks the Saint Laurent runway after 2-year hiatus

Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista turned up to show their support. They were eagerly anticipating seeing Bella Hadid walk the Saint Laurent runway. Bella Hadid returned to the runway after being absent for two years at Saint Laurent's Fashion Week show. In 2022, the 27-year-old model was noticeably absent from the runways after stepping back to prioritize her health. She has openly discussed her ongoing struggle with Lyme disease, which led her to take this break. Her comeback highlighted Bella Hadid walking the Saint Laurent show. Hadid wore a masculine suit and tie and slicked back hair (Vianney Le Caer/AP) Hadid showcased a mannish oversized suit and tie, thick-frame tinted specs, and a slicked-back ponytail. Hadid's look was one of several nods to the Seventies wardrobe of Yves Saint Laurent himself throughout the show, which the label's director, Anthony Vaccarello, presented in the form of fluid suits and layered overcoats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SAINT LAURENT (@ysl) Saint Laurent's summer ready-to-wear collection, held at the house's Rue de Bellechasse headquarters, perfectly blends old-school elegance and modern sophistication. Supermodel royalty Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista sat in the front row. They were excited to witness Bella Hadid's moment as she walked the Saint Laurent runway. " Furthermore, Yves Saint Laurent once said, 'Chanel freed women, and I empowered them.'" Furthermore, Vaccarello's masterful brand reinvention since 2016 has been widely recognized. This year's collection diverged from the practical theme of the previous year, featuring a juxtaposition of sharp, tailored power suits and flamboyant brocade broad-shouldered jackets, showcasing a shift towards quiet luxury with maximalist accents. Bella Hadid, who was walking the Saint Laurent runway, contributed to this transformative vision. The runway featured suits in anthracite, black, and deep plum. They included double-breasted jackets and wide-legged trousers. Vaccarello's this season was all about control and precision. The impeccably cut clothes departed from past seasons' revealing, boundary-pushing looks, reaffirming that power sometimes comes from being fully dressed. Bella Hadid exemplified this as she walked the Saint Laurent runway in her poised manner. Additionally, the accessories added just the right amount of flair to the collection. Each look featured weighty gold bangles, wide ties, and jewel-encrusted shoes, adding a touch of the glamour Saint Laurent is known for. Bella Hadid's presence on the runway amplified this glamorous atmosphere. Additionally, Vaccarello paid homage to YSL muses such as Loulou de la Falaise with these bold, statement pieces, anchoring the otherwise unassuming looks in the brand's history. Bella Hadid's walk in Saint Laurent furthered this homage. Moreover, as the show progressed, Vaccarello pivoted from sleek tailoring to extravagant eveningwear, injecting color and playfulness into the collection. Rich Seventies jewel tones, from fuchsia to canary yellow, lit up the catwalk as brocade blazers and sheer blouses debuted. Bella Hadid walked the Saint Laurent runway with these vibrant pieces, embodying the designer's creative vision. Yves Saint Laurent's 1970s era inspired the shift from formal suits to vibrant eveningwear. This change pays homage to the house's history while reflecting Vaccarello's forward-thinking approach. Bella Hadid's appearance on the runway encapsulated this blend of past and future. The collection elevated relaxed pieces with luxurious fabrics and dazzling accessories, paying homage to Saint Laurent's Bohemian connection. Bella Hadid graced the runway, fully realizing this homage to YSL. Zoe Kravitz, ever the epitome of Saint Laurent cool, was among the star-studded front row, dressed in an all-black lace ensemble that perfectly matched the collection's stated glamour. Bella Hadid's walk was a highlight here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Mukamal (@andrewmukamal) Vaccarello's summer collection was a tribute to Yves Saint Laurent's and a masterclass in balancing restraint with power and elegance with edge. Seeing Bella Hadid walk the Saint Laurent runway added to the collection's gravitas. Bella Hadid's return to Saint Laurent in a streamlined suit proved that the label symbolizes timeless sophistication. Sometimes, the loudest statement is made most quietly. Read the full article

[indiachristopher]

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[anotherhumaninthisworld]

I decided to look into this.

The letter from Sillery to Camille is dated March 3 1791 and goes as follows:

It has been a very long time, my dear Camille, since I had the pleasure of writing to you. For 15 days I have been attached to the office of the National Assembly, and I have the project of inviting you to Sunday dinner in a week, the day on which I will quit my tiresome commission. I would need to see you, in order to recover my spirit, which would end up abandoning me, if I were obliged to occupy it with the sad report. Madame de Sillery is coming to dine at my house with Péthion (sic) and Robespierre, and I dare ask your amiable and pretty wife to too do me this honor. Madame de Sillery asks me to tell you that she still loves you, but that she is afraid that you are childish enough to sulk. Come, my dear Camille, and if you have ever found yourself in a pure and exact democracy, it will be Sunday in eight when I hope to embrace you.  A brief response.   Sillery

According to La belle Paméla…, on the fac-simile of this letter, one finds the words ”you’re not wrong” written in the hand of Lucile Desmoulins after the sentence ”Madame de Sillery asks me to tell you that she still loves you, but that she is afraid that you are childish enough to sulk.”

As can be seen, the letter doesn’t confirm Camille not being made Pamela’s guardian was the reason for his sulkiness, but it would line up rather well seeing as Barère was given this position on February 7 1791, a mere month before Sillery wrote his letter. On page 293 of La belle Paméla… there is to read:

In the Duc of Chartres’ journal, one reads on the date of February 7 1791: Yesterday all day at Bellechasse where MM. Voidel, Sillery, Barrère (sic) and Volney dined. My friend [Mme de Sillery] and Mr. Barrère finally signed the contract and the donation.

Barère himself had the following to say about Pamela in his memoirs:

Why my enemies called me the Guardian of Pamela  When it was sought, in 1794, to render me unpopular at the Jacobin Club, I was called, in the documents and in speeches from the tribune, the “Guardian of Pamela,” and treated as an Orleanist. From the 15th of March, 1793, that was a title to banishment. According to my custom, I made no reply. I have always despised the calumnies and calumniators of Paris. They have doubtless done me much harm, but I know that in Paris people only listen to the accusation, and that they can never be made to hear a justification. Calumny is the patrimony of the Parisians, As for the title of guardian, it should be known that in 1791 the Duke of Orleans, wishing to make a present to Mademoiselle Pamela (for whom he had a great affection) of an income of 6,000 francs settled upon her, and also a life annuity of 1,500 francs as the price of the libary bought of Madame de Genlis, the notary Rouen told the Duke of Orleans’ solicitor that Mademoiselle Pamela was a minor, and that she must have an official guardian. One day, when in the company of Madame de Genlis, that lady spoke to me of the necessity of having a guardian for the beautiful Pamela. Several deputies jested about this dangerous guardianship ; but the demand was serious, and Mademoiselle Pamela had to make an immediate choice. After some ceremony and delay, she chose me for her guardian from among twelve or fifteen deputies who were that day in the company of Madame de Genlis. It was only to fulfil a simple formality in affixing my signature to two documents. I accepted with pleasure, and signed the two documents at M. Rouen’s. That is how I was for a few instants, and to fulfil a simple formality, the guardian of the most amiable, the best trained, and the most accomplished person I have ever known. I did not see her again after the time (December, 1792) when she returned to England with Madame de Genlis, and proceeded immediately to Belgium

Camille was not late in using Barère’s position as a weapon against him (which, massive hypocrite move if it is true he also had desired it):

My dear Barère! Happy guardian of Pamela! you the president of the Feuillans! who proposed the Committee of Twelve, you who, on June 2, put in deliberation in the Committee of Public Safety, whether to arrest Danton! You, about whom I could point out many other faults…   Camille in number 5 of le Vieux Cordelier

It’s Barrère, tutor of Paméla, who accuses me of being of Orleans’ faction! […] Will witnesses be needed to prove that the tartuffe, that the scoundrel Barrère was president of the Feuillans, guardian of Pamela; that he proposed the commission of 12; that Sempronius Gracchus Vilate, here juror, is well known as Barrere's spy; that Barrère lodged in the Pavillon de Flore; that he came to my house to caress me, flatter me, and say on his way out to Rousselin: we must have the heads of Danton, Camille Desmoulins, Philippeaux within 8 days.  Camille in his defence

As for Camille watching Pamela dancing, he wrote about it in his Histoire des Brissotins (1793). There’s however no indication it took place during the same dinner Sillery is inviting him to in the letter above, with Lucile and Robespierre present:

Isn't it so that Pétion made the trip from London in a carriage with Madame Sillery, and Mademoiselles d'Orleans, Pamela and Sercey, who could be called the three graces, and who pressed his virtuous and thankfully incorruptible knee; and that it was on this return that he was appointed mayor of Paris? […] Does Pétion not think that I remember, three years ago, my dinners at Sillery’s, in the sallon of Apollon, where also he himself, Voidel, Volney, Mirabeau, Barère, guardian of Pamela, and other republicans of that material came to dine, but to where one never invited Robespierre? […] We were alone in the yellow room in rue Neuve des Mathurins. Old Sillery, in spite of his gout, had himself rubbed the floor with chalk, lest the feet of the charming dancers should slip. Madame Sillery had just sung on the harp a song which I keep preciously, in which she invited volatility, and Mlles Paméla and Sercey were dancing a Russian dance, of which I have only forgotten the name, but so voluptuous and performed in such a way that I do not believe even the young Herodias danced in front of her uncle like that when it was question of obtaining the letter-de-cachet against John the Baptist. Sure of not succumbing to the temptation, I did not fail to rejoice inwardly at being put to such a harsh trial, and I tasted the same pleasure that Saint Anthony must have felt in his temptation. What was my surprise, in the midst of my ecstasy and at a moment when the magician governess was operating on my imagination with the greatest force, and when the door was to be closed to the profane, to see who enter? an aide-de-camp from Lafayette, who had come there on purpose, and whom they had seated for a moment near me, to show me, no doubt, that Lafayette had again become the friend of the house. This happened at the time when Sillery was completing his famous report on the Nancy affair.

The Pamela biography also adds this part right after citing Desmoulins. It does however not cite the place from where it took it from, and I can’t find it inside any of Camille’s works:

This dance, and especially the dancer, made such an impression on him that he said one day: "You, who find civic virtues so easy, have you been exposed to Pamela?" In truth, Camille is too frightened. Lucile was certainly less so. But her husband is afraid, if he shows admiration for Pamela, he will provoke her jealousy.

There exist different accounts regarding which year Pamela was born, with some saying 1773 and some 1776. Both the biography and this study over Pamela do however state the former. If that is so, she would have been not 15 but 17-18 by the time Desmoulins asked to be her guardian and watched her dance.

I’m sorry this is more of an info dump than an ask but the talk about Camille and Sillery (and also him being Danton lite) reminded me of La Belle Pamela which is an old biography about Pamela Fitzgerald/ Lady Edward Fitzgerald I read awhile ago. She was the not officially adopted daughter of Mme. Sillery and also speculated to be secretly actually her and Orléan’s child tho the book disputes this. The book quotes a couple of letters between the Sillerys and Camille including one where he and Lucille are invited to an apology dinner at the Sillerys with Pamela, Robespierre and Péthion (which I assume is Pétion spelled incorrectly) because the Sillerys assumed Camille would be mad that Barére was made guardian of Pamela instead of him. Camille also says some weird things about a Russian dance Pamela (who I believe was 15) does during the dinner. I wonder if this is the “proposition of their daughters”Camille was talking about and also if part of the reason Robespierre was mad at Camille for mentioning being involved with the Orléanists is because at the beginning of the Revolution he was more involved with them than he’d like publicly shared lol (I can’t post screenshots as an anon but the parts of the book I’m talking about start at about page 208 and the biography is free on Google books)

This is a wild ride TM from start to finish, and yeah, I will check it out, but it only made me realize how little I actually know about Camille's shenanigans. I know some stuff, but there seems to be so much mess I don't know about (and this type of mess and gossip is what I love to learn about). So, if anyone wants to share stuff or sources, please do!

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