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Dieppe, efi écrit par tous les Hifioricns du temps._ Pour moi je me contenterai de dire ce que )'ai appris veu arriver en (a Cour. ]e dirai qu'efianr venu trou ver Henry Ill_. (on prédéceoeerrr, il y avoir dans la Guyenne une comtefïe dont il étoit très amoureux c'efloit la Comtefïe de Quiche, certe Dame avoit aquis beaucoup d'empire fur fes volon tés. Il aimoit tous ceux qu'elle lui avoit recommandés entre autres le Mar quis de Parabere qui avoir fa (oeur au près de cette Dame. Se promenant de puis près les frontieres de Normandie, il paffa par la maifon d'une Dame veufve qui remit grand rang: elle étoit très belle encore jeune parut (i aima ble aux yeux de ce grand Roy qu'il oublier facilement celle à qui il avoit fai€t tant de proreflations contraires aufii véritablement il faut avouer que celle ci avoir des appas qui ne fe trouvoienr pas en la premiere. Toutes deux éroient de condirion bien égale; mais la Mar quife de Guercheville, c'efi le nom de la derniere, avoir été nourrie dans la plus belle Cour la plus polie qui Fut de ce temps - là c'efloit celle du Feu Roy Henry 111. Le Prince du monde quifçavoit mieux faire le Roy_& réglerles honneurs toutes les chofes qui appar tiennent à la Majefté. Le nouveau Con quêtant fervaur, à toute heure, de cou. Quelle à l'amour, fe donna entierement à la Marqut de Guercheville, oublia de telle forte la comtelïe de Guiche, qu'il ne lui refloit que la mémoire de (ou nom. Le Marquis de Parabere 'qui avoir été le confident de cette amour, ne put faire aurre chofe que lui dire qu'au moins il lui devoir conferver de l'amitié, ce qu'il a fait route (a vie; mais (a nou velle affe&ion le porta fi avant, qu'il \patloit de mariage à la Ma_rquife de Guercheville, voyant qu'elle ne vouloir point' l'écouter autrement.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating historical fiction offers a glimpse into the life of Henry IV of France and the intricate relationships that both shaped and were shaped by his reign. Set against the backdrop of religious strife and political alliances, the book weaves a rich tapestry of love, ambition, and the struggle for power. Through the eyes of various characters, including the king's mistresses and confidants, the author delves into the personal dramas that unfolded within the court. The text, based on historical documents, reveals the complex motivations and desires of those who surrounded the king, shedding light on the delicate balance between public duty and private passions. Exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the enduring allure of power, this book provides a nuanced and engaging account of one of the most pivotal periods in French history. It is a testament to the enduring fascination with the human experience and the enduring power of storytelling to illuminate the past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282140151_0
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