The Memoirs of a Physician - Softcover

Dumas, Alexandre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589632133 ISBN 13: 9781589632134

Publisher: International Law and Taxation Publishers, 2001

Synopsis

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1894. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... "Yes," repeated the woman, * you are proud, Antoinette; and I tell you, pride has been the ruin of you." The queen blushed. The Chevalier turned toward the female who had uttered these words, and replied softly, "She was queen." Maurice seized him by the wrist, saying, in a low tone, "Take care; do not forget yourself!" "Oh, Monsieur Maurice!" replied the Chevalier, " you are a man yourself, and you know you are speaking to a man. Tell me, oh, tell me I do you thiuk they will condemn her 1" "I do not think it," said Maurice; "I am sure of it." "What! a woman!" said the Chevalier, with a deep groan. "No, a queen," said Maurice; "you have yourself said so." The Chevalier in his turn seized Maurice by the wrist, and with a force of which he appeared incapable compelled him to bend his ear. It was half-past three in the morning. Many vacuums were Visible among the spectators; and a few lights burning here and there served only to render darkness visible. In one of the most obscure parts of the hall were the Chevalier and Maurice, the latter listening to what the former was telling him. "Why are you here 1 What brings you here 1" demanded the Chevalier; "you, sir, who have not a tiger's heart 1" "Alas!" said Maurice, "to discover what has become of an unfortunate woman." "Yes, yes," said Maison-Rouge; "she whom her hus â–  band forced into the queen's cell? The female who was arrested before my eyes?" "Genevieve 1" "Yes, Genevieve." "Then G&nevieve is a prisoner, sacrificed by her husband, killed by Dixmer 1 Oh, I comprehend all; I understand all now! Chevalier, tell me all that has occurred; tell me where she is; tell me where I can find her! Chevalier, this woman constitutes my life; do you hear me?" "I witnessed all. I was there when she was arrested. I was th...

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About the Author

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a prolific French writer who is best known for his ever-popular classic novels The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.

About this edition

• Publisher: International Law and Taxation Publishers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1589632133
• ISBN 13: 9781589632134
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544