 In consequence of this infirmity he availed himself of the scholarship founded by Louis de Carrières to promote Biblical studies in the Oratory and thenceforth devoted his talents to mastering Oriental languages.His conversation was amiable, without the sarcasm pervading some pages of his writings.He founded at Avilly-Saint-Léonard a school for girls, in which he set up a complete outfit for the printing of his books, himself acting as typesetter.