One of the most powerful opponents of reformwas the king's own brother, le Comte de Provence,known in court simply as Monsieur.He clung to the traditional order of French society.Three estates under the king - the clergy,the nobility and the rest.With only the rest paying taxes.The gossip in Paris,combined with the strong vocal opposition inside Versailles,began to undermine Louis' faith in Turgot and reform.Louis XVI must not have known which way to turn,because the economists are divided and,fundamentally, the issue is the French state and whether it will survive.Very momentous decisions for a young man to take.It looked initially as if he was going to stand firm.However, his confidence was undermined.Louis XVI lacked the willingness to support him to the bitter end.
