Anne of Austria's taste for the theatre. The rector of saint-germain speaks against this amusement — Seven doctors of the Sorbonne condemn it, ten tolerate it. — Peace between Holland and Spain. — Decided by the greed of the Princess of Orange — The Great Condé and his petit-maitres. Cardinal Mazarin gives a fete to the Court. Ball at Court; description of the ball. Dress and appear ance of Louis XIV, aged eight, at this ball. — Toilets of otherviii contents. Page personages. — Shabby supper given by Cardinal Mazarin to the queen's women. — Departure of the Prince de Condé for Catalonia.