CHAPTER III.

Progress of the war—The Duke de Choiseul’s designs against England—Change of policy—D’Eon’s advice to the French Ambassador—Approved by Louis XV.—D’Eon’s failing health—The Marquis de l’Hôpital—Baron de Breteuil admitted to the secret correspondence—The King’s secret orders to D’Eon—Testimonies to his abilities—Leaves Russia for the last time—Gift from the Empress—On the staff of the Marshal and Count de Broglio—Distinguished services during the campaign of 1761—Exile of the de Broglios—Death of Elizabeth 36