e de l'honneur: de mesme
il est a propos que la Noblesse les traitte [_sic_] doucement & les
epargne, & qu'elle euite toute sorte de superbe.

As the care for the most refined politeness ought not to trouble
much the minds of artizans and of the dregs of the people, as
regards Nobles and Magistrates, while it is reasonable that they
should take care to honour such, so it is also right that the
nobility should treat them gently, spare them, and avoid all manner
of arrogance.

37th. In Speaking to men of Quality do not lean nor Look them full in
the Face, nor approach too near them at lest Keep a full Pace from them.

Chapter iii. 18. En parlant aux personnes qualifiees, ne vous
appuyez point le corps; ne leuez point vos yeux iusques sur leur
visage; ne vous en approchez pas trop pres, & faites en sorte que
ce ne soit iamais qu'a vn grad pas de distance.

In speaking to persons of quality, do not lean your body on any
thing; do not raise your eyes to their face; do not go too near,
and manage to keep a full step from them.

38th. In visiting the Sick, do not Presently play the Physicion if you
be not Knowing therein.

Chapter iii. 19. Quad vous visiterez quelque malade, ne faites pas
aussi-tost le Medicin, si vous n'estes point experimente en cette
science.

When you go to see any sick person do not immediately act the
physician if you are not experienced in that science.

39th. In writing or Speaking, give to every Person his due Title
According to his Degree & the Custom of the Place.

Chapter iii. 20. Lors que vous addresserez des lettres a des
personnes qui seront dans l'estime publique; vous vous gouuernerez
aupres d'eux, selon la coustume du pays & le degre de leur dignite.
Quand vous aurez acheue vos lettres, relisez-les, pour en oster les
fautes; mettez de la poudre sur l'escriture, lors qu'il en sera
besoin & ne pliez iamais vostre papier que les characteres ne
soient bien desechez, de crainte qu'ils ne s'effacent.

In addressing letters to persons held in public esteem, you will be
regulated by the Customs of the country and the degree of their
dignity. When you have finished your letters, read them over again
so as to correct mistakes; sand the writing, when necessary, and
never fold your paper until the letters are quite dry, lest they