The writer commends the King for his unique achievements, highlighting his dual dedication to both military and poetic pursuits. The King is praised for founding a library dedicated to Latin and Greek literature, symbolically positioning it alongside his arsenal, thus bridging classical learning and martial prowess. The writer mentions Mr. Dalembert’s proposal to appoint Delile, a learned and virtuous scholar, as a librarian, suggesting this reflects the King’s commitment to correcting past wrongs. At eighty-four, the writer expresses a strong aversion to extreme unction and its practitioners, seeking solace and support from the King as a source of consolation.