As dauphin and dauphiness they naturally had a great following, and as king and queen their taste was paramount, and the style became established.

The upright pianoforte by Domenico del Mela in 1739 is the unique example at that time of the upright giraffe piano.

Hange thy selfe Drusus, hast nor arms nor brain? Some Sophy say, The Gods sell all for paine.

The horse ran a great race.