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the States of BnrBary. He died there, indeed, of
tin- plague, and it was not without the sweet consciousness
that he had doubly ransomed his brother, for he left him lending
a most pious and Christian life.
For the rest, wo sum up in the words of the Duke Do
Samt Simon, who in speaking of Lieutenant-General Du
Casso, in mentioning his death, which took place in 1715:
" Du Casse died at a very advanced age, worn out with hard
service, and covered with honorable wounds. Neither the universal
esteem which he had acquired, added to that of tho king
and his ministers, nor the great influence which his ability and
THH END.
his successes in the naval service had gained for him, ha 'i
able to spoil him. He was n tall, thin man, a Coinman
Saint Louis, who combined with the air of a corsair, and with
considerable fire and activity, a most gentle, polished, affable
demeanor; he was never known to forget himself. He was
very obliging, and possessed a large share of intellect, with a
species of natural eloquence, and this extended beyond the
range of his own profession. There was always something
in hii conversation. He lovod t e.
pleasing and profitable
State, and whatsoever was good he valued for its intrinsic
worth, which, alas ! has become a "
thing of rare occurrence.