Les Jardins de Marly (The Gardens of Marly) - by Jean Benjamin De La Borde

From a Choice of Songs set to music by M. DE LA BORDE
published in 1773 and dedicated to Madam the Dauphin (Marie-Antoinette).

Jean Benjamin De La Borde was first assistant (Premier Valet-de-Chambre) of King Louis XV. After the King death, he became "Fermier Général" (Tax Collector). He was guillotined in 1794 during the French Revolution.