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The organ of St. Gervais, which seems
to be a very good one, is almost new;
it was made by the same builder, M. Cli-
quard, as that of St. Rocque. The pedals
have three octaves in compass; the tone
of the loud organ is rich, full, and pleas-
ing, when the movement is slow; but in
quick passages, such is the reverberation
in these large buildings, every thing is
indistinct and confused. Great latitude
is allowed to the performer in these inter-
ludes; nothing is too light or too grave,
all styles are admitted; and though M.
Couperin has the true organ touch,
smooth and connected; yet he often
tried, and not unsuccessfully, mere harp-
sichord passages, smartly articulated, and
the notes detatched and separated.
Tuesday, 19. Was spent in the king's
library.
Wednesday 20. I heard M. Pagin on
the violin at the house of Madame Bril-
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