(James), an eminent French poet born at Paris in 1595, and often mentioned in the works of Balzac, Menage, and other learned men. He wrote several works, and at length distinguished himself by an heroic poem called La Pucelle, ou France Delivree, which employed him several years; and which, raising the expectation of the public, was as much decried by some as extolled by others. He was one of the king's counsellors; and died in 1674, very rich, but was very covetous and fordid.