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TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES
THE BLACK TULIP
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
| A Grateful People |
| The Two Brothers |
| The Pupil of John de Witt |
| The Murderers |
| The Tulip-fancier and his Neighbour |
| The Hatred of a Tulip-fancier |
| The Happy Man makes Acquaintance with Misfortune |
| An Invasion |
| The Family Cell |
| The Jailer’s Daughter |
| Cornelius van Baerle’s Will |
| The Execution |
| What was going on all this Time in the Mind of one of the Spectators |
| The Pigeons of Dort |
| The Little Grated Window |
| Master and Pupil |
| The First Bulb |
| Rosa’s Lover |
| The Maid and the Flower |
| The Events which took place during those Eight Days |
| The Second Bulb |
| The Opening of the Flower |
| The Rival |
| The Black Tulip changes Masters |
| The President van Systens |
| A Member of the Horticultural Society |
| The Third Bulb |
| The Hymn of the Flowers |
| In which Van Baerle, before leaving Loewestein, settles Accounts with Gryphus |
| Wherein the Reader begins to guess the Kind of Execution that was awaiting Van Baerle |
| Haarlem |
| A Last Request |
| Conclusion |
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
| Marseilles -- The Arrival |
| Father and Son |
| The Catalans |
| Conspiracy |
| The Marriage Feast |
| The Deputy Procureur du Roi |
| The Examination |
| The Château d’If |
| The Evening of the Betrothal |
| The King’s Closet at the Tuileries |
| The Corsican Ogre |
| Father and Son |
| The Hundred Days |
| The Two Prisoners |
| Number 34 and Number 27 |
| A Learned Italian |
| The Abbé’s Chamber |
| The Treasure |
| The Third Attack |
| The Cemetery of the Château d’If |
| The Island of Tiboulen |
| The Smugglers |
| The Island of Monte Cristo |
| The Secret Cave |
| The Unknown |
| The Pont du Gard Inn |
| The Story |
| The Prison Register |
| The House of Morrel & Son |
| The Fifth of September |
| Italy: Sinbad the Sailor |
| The Waking |
| Roman Bandits |
| The Colosseum |
| La Mazzolata |
| The Carnival at Rome |
| The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian |
| The Rendezvous |
| The Guests |
| The Breakfast |
| The Presentation |
| Monsieur Bertuccio |
| The House at Auteuil |
| The Vendetta |
| The Rain of Blood |
| Unlimited Credit |
| The Dappled Grays |
| Ideology |
| Haydée |
| The Morrel Family |
| Pyramus and Thisbe |
| Toxicology |
| Robert le Diable |
| A Flurry in Stocks |
| Major Cavalcanti |
| Andrea Cavalcanti |
| In the Lucern Patch |
| M. Noirtier de Villefort |
| The Will |
| The Telegraph |
| How a Gardener May Get Rid of the Dormice |
| Ghosts |
| The Dinner |
| The Beggar |
| A Conjugal Scene |
| Matrimonial Projects |
| The Office of the King’s Attorney |
| A Summer Ball |
| The Inquiry |
| The Ball |
| Bread and Salt |
| Madame de Saint-Méran |
| The Promise |
| The Villefort Family Vault |
| A Signed Statement |
| Progress of Cavalcanti the Younger |
| Haydée |
| We hear From Yanina |
| The Lemonade |
| The Accusation |
| The Room of the Retired Baker |
| The Burglary |
| The Hand of God |
| Beauchamp |
| The Journey |
| The Trial |
| The Challenge |
| The Insult |
| The Night |
| The Meeting |
| Mother and Son |
| The Suicide |
| Valentine |
| Maximilian’s Avowal |
| Father and Daughter |
| The Contract |
| The Departure for Belgium |
| The Bell and Bottle Tavern |
| The Law |
| The Apparition |
| Locusta |
| Valentine |
| Maximilian |
| Danglars’ Signature |
| The Cemetery of Père-Lachaise |
| Dividing the Proceeds |
| The Lions’ Den |
| The Judge |
| The Assizes |
| The Indictment |
| Expiation |
| The Departure |
| The Past |
| Peppino |
| Luigi Vampa’s Bill of Fare |
| The Pardon |
| The Fifth of October |
THE THREE MUSKETEERS
First Volume of the d'Artagnan Series
By Alexandre Dumas, Pere
CONTENTS
THE YEARS LATER
| The Letter. |
| The Messenger. |
| The Interview. |
| Father and Son. |
| In which Something will be said of Cropoli and of a Great Unknown Painter. |
| The Unknown. |
| Parry. |
| What his Majesty King Louis XIV. was at the Age of Twenty-Two |
| In which the Unknown of the Hostelry of Les Medici loses his Incognito. |
| The Arithmetic of M. de Mazarin |
| Mazarin's Policy |
| The King and the Lieutenant |
| Mary de Mancini |
| In which the King and the Lieutenant each give Proofs of Memory |
| The Proscribed |
| "Remember!" |
| In which Aramis is sought and only Bazin is found |
| In which D'Artagnan seeks Porthos, and only finds Mousqueton |
| What D'Artagnan went to Paris for |
| Of the Society which was formed in the Rue des Lombards, at the Sign of the Pilon d'Or |
| In which D'Artagnan prepares to travel for the Firm of Planchet and Company |
| D'Artagnan travels for the House of Planchet and Company |
| In which the Author, very unwillingly, is forced to write a Little History |
| The Treasure |
| The March |
| Heart and Mind |
| The Next Day |
| Smuggling |
| In which D'Artagnan begins to fear he has placed his Money and that of Planchet in the Sinking Fund |
| The Shares of Planchet and Company rise again to Par |
| Monk reveals himself |
| Athos and D'Artagnan meet once more at the Hostelry of the Corne du Cerf |
| The Audience. |
| Of the Embarrassment of Riches |
| On the Canal |
| How D'Artagnan drew, as a Fairy would have done, a Country-seat from a Deal Box |
| How D'Artagnan regulated the "Assets" of the Company before he established its "Liabilities" |
| In which it is seen that the French Grocer had already been established in the Seventeenth Century |
| Mazarin's Gaming Party |
| An Affair of State |
| The Recital |
| In which Mazarin becomes Prodigal |
| Guenaud |
| Colbert |
| Confession of a Man of Wealth |
| The Donation |
| How Anne of Austria gave one Piece of Advice to Louis XIV., and how M. Fouquet gave him another. |
| Agony |
| The First Appearance of Colbert |
| The First Day of the Royalty of Louis XIV |
| A Passion |
| D'Artagnan's Lesson |
| The King |
| The Houses of M. Fouquet |
| The Abbe Fouquet |
| M. de la Fontaine's Wine |
| The Gallery of Saint-Mande |
| Epicureans |
| A Quarter of an Hour's Delay |
| Plan of Battle |
| The Cabaret of the Image-de-Notre-Dame |
| Vive Colbert! |
| How M. d'Eymeris's Diamond passed into the Hands of M. D'Artagnan. |
| Of the Notable Difference D'Artagnan finds between Monsieur the Intendant and Monsieur the Superintendent |
| Philosophy of the Heart and Mind |
| The Journey |
| How D'Artagnan became acquainted with a Poet, who had turned Printer for the sake of printing his own Verses |
| D'Artagnan continues his Investigations |
| In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D'Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance |
| Wherein the Ideas of D'Artagnan, at first strangely clouded, begin to clear up a little. |
| A Procession at Vannes |
| The Grandeur of the Bishop of Vannes |
| In which Porthos begins to be sorry for having come with D'Artagnan |
| In which D'Artagnan makes all Speed, Porthos snores, and Aramis counsels |
| In which Monsieur Fouquet acts |
| In which D'Artagnan finishes by at length placing his Hand upon his Captain's Commission |
| A Lover and his Mistress |
| In which we at length see the true Heroine of this History appear |
| Malicorne and Manicamp |
| Manicamp and Malicorne |
| The Courtyard of the Hotel Grammont |
| The Portrait of Madame |
| Havre |
| At Sea |
| The Tents |
| Night |
| From Havre to Paris |
| An Account of what the Chevalier de Lorraine thought of Madame |
| A Surprise for Madame de Montalais |
| The Consent of Athos |
| Monsieur becomes jealous of the Duke of Buckingham |
| Forever! |
| King Louis XIV. does not think Mademoiselle de la Valliere either rich enough or pretty enough |
| Sword-thrusts in the Water |
| Sword-thrusts in the Water (concluded) |
| Baisemeaux de Montlezun |
| The King's Card-table |
| M. Baisemeaux de Montlezun's Accounts |
| The Breakfast at Monsieur de Baisemeaux's |
| The Second Floor of la Bertaudiere |
| The Two Friends |
| Madame de Belliere's Plate |
| The Dowry |
| Le Terrain de Dieu |
TWENTY YEARS AFTER
Second Volume of the d'Artagnan Series
1910
By Alexandre Dumas, Pere
CONTENTS
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The Shade of Cardinal Richelieu. A Nightly Patrol. Dead Animosities. Anne of Austria at the Age of Forty-six. The Gascon and the Italian. D'Artagnan in his Fortieth Year. Touches upon the Strange Effects a Half-pistole may have. D'Artagnan, Going to a Distance to discover Aramis. The Abbe D'Herblay. Monsieur Porthos du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds. Wealth does not necessarily produce Happiness. Porthos was Discontented with his Condition. Two Angelic Faces. The Castle of Bragelonne. Athos as a Diplomatist. The Duc de Beaufort. Duc de Beaufort amused his Leisure Hours in the Donjon of Vincennes. Grimaud begins his Functions. Pates made by the Successor of Father Marteau are described. One of Marie Michon's Adventures. The Abbe Scarron. Saint Denis. One of the Forty Methods of Escape of the Duc de Beaufort. The timely Arrival of D'Artagnan in Paris. An Adventure on the High Road. The Rencontre. The four old Friends prepare to meet again. The Place Royale. The Ferry across the Oise. Skirmishing. The Monk. The Absolution. Grimaud Speaks. On the Eve of Battle. A Dinner in the Old Style. A Letter from Charles the First. Cromwell's Letter. Henrietta Maria and Mazarin. How, sometimes, the Unhappy mistake Chance for Providence. Uncle and Nephew. Paternal Affection. Another Queen in Want of Help. In which it is proved that first Impulses are oftentimes the best. Te Deum for the Victory of Lens. The Beggar of St. Eustache. The Tower of St. Jacques de la Boucherie. The Riot. The Riot becomes a Revolution. Misfortune refreshes the Memory. The Interview. The Flight. The Carriage of Monsieur le Coadjuteur. How D'Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw. In which we hear Tidings of Aramis. The Scotchman. The Avenger. Oliver Cromwell. Jesus Seigneur. Noble Natures never lose Courage, nor good Stomachs their Appetites. Respect to Fallen Majesty. D'Artagnan hits on a Plan. London. The Trial. Whitehall. The Workmen. Remember! The Man in the Mask. Cromwell's House. Conversational. The Skiff "Lightning." Port Wine. End of the Port Wine Mystery. Fatality. How Mousqueton had a Narrow Escape of being eaten. The Return. The Ambassadors. The three Lieutenants of the Generalissimo. The Battle of Charenton. The Road to Picardy. The Gratitude of Anne of Austria. Cardinal Mazarin as King. Precautions. Strength and Sagacity. Strength and Sagacity--Continued. The Oubliettes of Cardinal Mazarin. Conferences. Thinking that Porthos will be at last a Baron, and D'Artagnan a Captain. Shows how with Threat and Pen more is effected than by the Sword. Difficult for Kings to return to the Capitals of their Kingdoms. Conclusion.
THE VICOMTE DE BRAGELONNE
This Begins the Final Volume of the D'Artagnan Series
By Alexandre Dumas, Pere
CONTENTS
TEN YEARS LATER
(1660-1661, Chapters 76-140 of the Third Volume of the D’Artagnan series)
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
LOUISE DE LA VALLIERE
By Alexandre Dumas [Pere]
CONTENTS
THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
CELEBRATED CRIMES, COMPLETE
By Alexandre Dumas, Pere
1910
CONTENTS
THE COMPANIONS OF JEHU
By Alexandre Dumas, père
CONTENTS
| THE CITY OF AVIGNON |
| A TABLE D’HÔTE |
| AN ITALIAN PROVERB |
| THE ENGLISHMAN |
| THE DUEL |
| ROLAND |
| MORGAN |
| THE CHARTREUSE OF SEILLON |
| HOW THE MONEY OF THE DIRECTORY WAS USED |
| ROMEO AND JULIET |
| THE FAMILY OF ROLAND |
| CHÂTEAU DES NOIRES-FONTAINES |
| PROVINCIAL PLEASURES |
| THE WILD-BOAR |
| AN UNPLEASANT COMMISSION |
| THE STRONG-MINDED MAN |
| THE GHOST |
| INVESTIGATIONS |
| THE TRIAL |
| THE LITTLE HOUSE IN THE RUE DE LA VICTOIRE |
| THE GUESTS OF GENERAL BONAPARTE |
| THE SCHEDULE OF THE DIRECTORY |
| THE OUTLINE OF A DECREE |
| ALEA JACTA EST |
| THE EIGHTEENTH BRUMAIRE |
| AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION |
| THE BALL OF THE VICTIMS |
| THE BEAR’S SKIN |
| FAMILY MATTERS |
| THE GENEVA DILIGENCE |
| CITIZEN FOUCHÉ’S REPORT |
| THE SON OF THE MILLER OF LEGUERNO |
| WHITE AND BLUE |
| THE LAW OF RETALIATION |
| THE DIPLOMACY OF GEORGES CADOUDAL |
| A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE |
| SCULPTURE AND PAINTING |
| THE AMBASSADOR |
| THE TWO SIGNALS |
| THE GROTTO OF CEYZERIAT |
| A FALSE SCENT |
| THE HÔTEL DE LA POSTE |
| THE CHAMBÉRY MAIL-COACH |
| LORD GRENVILLE’S REPLY |
| CHANGE OF RESIDENCE |
| THE FOLLOWER OF TRAILS |
| AN INSPIRATION |
| A RECONNOISSANCE |
| IN WHICH MORGAN’S PRESENTIMENTS ARE VERIFIED |
| ROLAND’S REVENGE |
| CADOUDAL AT THE TUILERIES |
| THE ARMY OF THE RESERVES |
| THE TRIAL |
| IN WHICH AMÉLIE KEEPS HER WORD |
| THE CONFESSION |
| INVULNERABLE |
| CONCLUSION |
CHICOT THE JESTER
Abridged translation of “La dame de Monsoreau”
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
| THE WEDDING OF ST. LUC. |
| HOW IT IS NOT ALWAYS HE WHO OPENS THE DOOR, WHO ENTERS THE HOUSE. |
| HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY. |
| HOW MADAME DE ST. LUC HAD PASSED THE NIGHT. |
| HOW MADAME DE ST. LUC PASSED THE SECOND NIGHT OF HER MARRIAGE. |
| LE PETIT COUCHER OF HENRI III. |
| HOW, WITHOUT ANY ONE KNOWING WHY, THE KING WAS CONVERTED BEFORE THE NEXT DAY. |
| HOW THE KING WAS AFRAID OF BEING AFRAID. |
| HOW THE ANGEL MADE A MISTAKE AND SPOKE TO CHICOT, THINKING IT WAS THE KING. |
| HOW BUSSY WENT TO SEEK FOR THE REALITY OF HIS DREAM. |
| M. BRYAN DE MONSOREAU. |
| HOW BUSSY FOUND BOTH THE PORTRAIT AND THE ORIGINAL. |
| WHO DIANA WAS. |
| THE TREATY. |
| THE MARRIAGE. |
| THE MARRIAGE. |
| HOW HENRI III. TRAVELED, AND HOW LONG IT TOOK HIM TO GET FROM PARIS TO FONTAINEBLEAU. |
| BROTHER GORENFLOT. |
| HOW CHICOT FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS EASIER TO GO IN THAN OUT OF THE ABBEY. |
| HOW CHICOT, FORCED TO REMAIN IN THE ABBEY, SAW AND HEARD THINGS VERY DANGEROUS TO SEE AND HEAR. |
| HOW CHICOT LEARNED GENEALOGY. |
| HOW M. AND MADAME DE ST. LUC MET WITH A TRAVELING COMPANION. |
| THE OLD MAN. |
| HOW REMY-LE-HAUDOUIN HAD, IN BUSSY'S ABSENCE, ESTABLISHED A COMMUNICATION WITH THE RUE ST. ANTOINE. |
| THE FATHER AND DAUGHTER. |
| HOW BROTHER GORENFLOT AWOKE, AND THE RECEPTION HE MET WITH AT HIS CONVENT. |
| HOW BROTHER GORENFLOT REMAINED CONVINCED THAT HE WAS A SOMNAMBULIST, AND BITTERLY DEPLORED THIS INFIRMITY. |
| HOW BROTHER GORENFLOT TRAVELED UPON AN ASS, NAMED PANURGE, AND LEARNED MANY THINGS HE DID NOT KNOW BEFORE. |
| HOW BROTHER GORENFLOT CHANGED HIS ASS FOR A MULE, AND HIS MULE FOR A HORSE. |
| HOW CHICOT AND HIS COMPANION INSTALLED THEMSELVES AT THE HOTEL OF THE CROSS, AND HOW THEY WERE RECEIVED BY THE HOST. |
| HOW THE MONK CONFESSED THE ADVOCATE, AND THE ADVOCATE THE MONK. |
| HOW CHICOT USED HIS SWORD. |
| HOW THE DUC D'ANJOU LEARNED THAT DIANA WAS NOT DEAD. |
| HOW CHICOT RETURNED TO THE LOUVRE, AND WAS RECEIVED BY THE KING HENRI III. |
| WHAT PASSED BETWEEN M. DE MONSOREAU AND THE DUKE. |
| CHICOT AND THE KING. |
| WHAT M. DE GUISE CAME TO DO AT THE LOUVRE. |
| CASTOR AND POLLUX. |
| IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT LISTENING IS THE BEST WAY TO HEAR. |
| THE EVENING OF THE LEAGUE. |
| THE RUE DE LA FERRONNERIE. |
| THE PRINCE AND THE FRIEND. |
| ETYMOLOGY OF THE RUE DE LA JUSSIENNE. |
| HOW D'EPERNON HAD HIS DOUBLET TORN, AND HOW CHOMBERG WAS STAINED BLUE. |
| CHICOT MORE THAN EVER KING OF FRANCE. |
| HOW CHICOT PAID A VISIT TO BUSSY, AND WHAT FOLLOWED. |
| THE CHESS OF M. CHICOT, AND THE CUP AND BALL OF M. QUELUS. |
| THE RECEPTION OF THE CHIEFS OF THE LEAGUE. |
| HOW THE KING ANNEXED A CHIEF WHO WAS NEITHER THE DUC DE GUISE NOR M. D'ANJOU. |
| ETEOCLES AND POLYNICES. |
| HOW PEOPLE DO NOT ALWAYS LOSE THEIR TIME BY SEARCHING EMPTY DRAWERS. |
| VENTRE ST. GRIS. |
| THE FRIENDS. |
| BUSSY AND DIANA. |
| HOW BUSSY WAS OFFERED THREE HUNDRED PISTOLES FOR HIS HORSE, AND PARTED WITH HIM FOR NOTHING. |
| THE DIPLOMACY OF THE DUC D'ANJOU. |
| THE IDEAS OF THE DUC D'ANJOU. |
| A FLIGHT OF ANGEVINS. |
| ROLAND. |
| WHAT M. DE MONSOREAU CAME TO ANNOUNCE. |
| HOW THE KING LEARNED THE FLIGHT OF HIS BELOVED BROTHER, AND WHAT FOLLOWED. |
| HOW, AS CHICOT AND THE QUEEN MOTHER WERE AGREED, THE KING BEGAN TO AGREE WITH THEM. |
| IN WHICH IT IS PROVED THAT GRATITUDE WAS ONE OF ST. LUC'S VIRTUES. |
| THE PROJECT OF M. DE ST. LUC. |
| HOW M. DE ST. LUC SHOWED M. DE MONSOREAU THE THRUST THAT THE KING HAD TAUGHT HIM. |
| HOW M. DE ST. LUC SHOWED M. DE MONSOREAU THE THRUST THAT THE KING HAD TAUGHT HIM. |
| LITTLE CAUSES AND GREAT EFFECTS. |
| HOW M. DE MONSOREAU OPENED AND SHUT HIS EYES, WHICH PROVED THAT HE WAS NOT DEAD. |
| HOW M. LE DUC D'ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM. |
| THE INCONVENIENCE OF LARGE LITTERS AND NARROW DOORS. |
| WHAT TEMPER THE KING WAS IN WHEN ST. LUC REAPPEARED AT THE LOUVRE. |
| IN WHICH WE MEET TWO IMPORTANT PERSONAGES WHOM WE HAVE LOST SIGHT OF FOR SOME TIME. |
| DIANA'S SECOND JOURNEY TO PARIS. |
| HOW THE AMBASSADOR OF THE DUC D'ANJOU ARRIVED AT THE LOUVRE, AND THE RECEPTION HE MET WITH. |
| WHICH IS ONLY THE END OF THE PRECEDING ONE. |
| HOW M. DE ST. LUC ACQUITTED HIMSELF OF THE COMMISSION GIVEN TO HIM BY BUSSY. |
| IN WHAT RESPECT M. DE ST. LUC WAS MORE CIVILIZED THAN M. DE BUSSY, THE LESSONS WHICH HE GAVE HIM, AND THE USE WHICH M. DE BUSSY MADE OF THEM. |
| THE PRECAUTIONS OF M. DE MONSOREAU. |
| A VISIT TO THE HOUSE AT LES TOURNELLES. |
| THE WATCHERS. |
| HOW M. LE DUC D'ANJOU SIGNED, AND AFTER HAVING SIGNED, SPOKE. |
| A PROMENADE AT THE TOURNELLES. |
| IN WHICH CHICOT SLEEPS. |
| WHERE CHICOT WAKES. |
| THE FÊTE DIEU. |
| WHICH WILL ELUCIDATE THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER. |
| THE PROCESSION. |
| INTEREST AND CAPITAL. |
| WHAT WAS PASSING NEAR THE BASTILE WHILE CHICOT WAS PAYING HIS DEBT TO Y. DE MAYENNE. |
| THE ASSASSINATION. |
| HOW BROTHER GORENFLOT FOUND HIMSELF MORE THAN EVER BETWEEN A GALLOWS AND AN ABBEY. |
| WHERE CHICOT GUESSES WHY D'EPERNON HAD BLOOD ON HIS FEET AND NONE IN HIS CHEEKS. |
| THE MORNING OF THE COMBAT. |
| THE FRIENDS OF BUSSY. |
| THE COMBAT. |
| THE END. |
THE CONSPIRATORS.
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
| 1. | Captain Roquefinette |
| 2. | The Meeting |
| 3. | The Chevalier |
| 4. | A Bal-Masque of the Period.--The Bat |
| 5. | The Arsenal |
| 6. | The Prince de Cellamare |
| 7. | Alberoni |
| 8. | The Garret |
| 9. | A Citizen of the Rue du Temps-Perdu |
| 10. | The Agreement |
| 11. | Pros and Cons |
| 12. | The Denis Family |
| 13. | The Crimson Ribbon |
| 14. | The Rue des bons Enfants |
| 15. | Jean Buvat |
| 16. | Bathilde |
| 17. | First Love |
| 18. | The Consul Duilius |
| 19. | The Abbe Dubois |
| 20. | The Conspiracy |
| 21. | The Order of the Honey Bee |
| 22. | The Queen of the Greenlanders |
| 23. | The Duc de Richelieu |
| 24. | Jealousy |
| 25. | A Pretext |
| 26. | Counterplots |
| 27. | The Seventh Heaven |
| 28. | Fenelon's Successor |
| 29. | The Prince de Listhnay's Accomplice |
| 30. | The Fox and Goose |
| 31. | A Chapter of Saint-Simon |
| 32. | A Snare |
| 33. | The Beginning of the End |
| 34. | Parliamentary Justice |
| 35. | Man Proposes |
| 36. | David and Goliath |
| 37. | The Savior of France |
| 38. | God Disposes |
| 39. | A Prime Minister's Memory |
| 40. | Boniface |
| 41. | The Three Visits |
| 42. | The Closet |
| 43. | The Marriage in Extremis |
| Postscriptum |
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
| He attacked the captain with such fury that their swords engaged at the hilt. |
| D'Harmental. |
| He then returned to his work with all the eagerness of an artist. |
| The chevalier set Mirza to eat sugar. |
| Buvat found himself in a sort of laboratory, situated on the ground-floor. |
| The body of the captain lay stretched on the floor, swimming in a sea of blood. |
THE PRUSSIAN TERROR
By Alexandre Dumas
A First Translation From The French By R.S. Garnett
1916
CONTENTS
CAPTAIN PAUL
By Alexandre Dumas, pere
CONTENTS
| A STRANGE SAIL |
| THE FRIGATE. |
| THE SEA FIGHT. |
| THE MARCHIONESS. |
| DEVOTED LOVE. |
| BROTHER AND SISTER. |
| THE FAITHFUL SERVANT. |
| THE SECRET. |
| FATAL LOVE. |
| CONFIDENCE. |
| THE COURTIER. |
| THE CHALLENGE. |
| THE CONTRACT. |
| RELIGIOUS CONVICTION. |
| THE PAPERS. |
| RECRIMINATION. |
| THE BROTHERS |
| RECOGNITION. |
| THE FAREWELL. |
THE SICILIAN BANDIT
From the Volume “Captain Paul”
By Alexandre Dumas, pere
CONTENTS
| INTRODUCTION -- PALERMO. |
| BRUNO AND ALI. |
| THE FATAL BRIDAL. |
| THE PRINCE AND THE BANDIT. |
| THE ROBBER’S CASTLE. |
| A BANDIT’S GRATITUDE. |
| A BRIGAND’S VENGEANCE. |
| -TREACHERY. |
| THE SIEGE. |
| THE CHAPELLE ARDENTE. |
| DEATH OF THE BANDIT. |
| CONCLUSION. |
THE HERO OF THE PEOPLE.
By Alex. Dumas
CONTENTS
| LOCKSMITH AND GUNSMITH. |
| THE THREE ODDITIES. |
| THE UNDYING MAN. |
| FATALITY. |
| THE CANDLE OMEN. |
| THE REVOLUTION IN THE COUNTRY. |
| THE ABDICATION IN A FARMHOUSE. |
| ANOTHER BLOW. |
| PITOU BECOMES A TACTICIAN. |
| THE LOVER'S PARTING. |
| THE ROAD TO PARIS. |
| THE SPIRIT MATERIALIZED., |
| HUSBAND AND WIFE. |
| IN SEARCH OF THEIR SON. |
| THE MAN WITH THE MODEL. |
| THE PORTRAIT OF CHARLES FIRST. |
| THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS. |
| THE KING ATTENDS TO PUBLIC MATTERS. |
| A LOVING QUEEN. |
| WITHOUT HUSBAND-WITHOUT LOVER., |
| WHAT A CUT-OFF HEAD MAY COUNSEL. |
| THE SMILE AND THE NOD. |
| THE ROYAL LOCKSMITH. |
| HAPPY FAMILY. |
| DOWN AMONG THE DEAD. |
| GAMAIN PROVES HE IS THE MASTER. |
| THE FRIEND OF THE FALLEN. |
| THE FIRST GUILLOTINE. |
| UNDER THE WINDOW. |
THE MESMERIST'S VICTIM.
By Alex. Dumas
CONTENTS
| THE DESPERATE RESCUE. |
| THE FIELD OF THE DEAD. |
| THE RESTORATION. |
| AN AERIAL JOURNEY. |
| SUSPICIONS. |
| WHAT GILBERT EXPECTED. |
| THE TRAP TO CATCH PHILOSOPHERS. |
| THE LITTLE TRIANON. |
| THE HUNT. |
| A SEANCE OF MESMERISM. |
| THE DOWNFALL AND THE ELEVATION. |
| ANDREA IN FAVOR. |
| NICOLE IS VALUED PROPERLY. |
| ONE MAN'S MEAT IS ANOTHER'S POISON. |
| THE ROAD TO PREMIERSHIP IS NOT STREWN WITH ROSES. |
| THE ENDLESS LAW SUIT. |
| THE SECRET SOCIETY LODGE. |
| THE INNERMOST CIRCLE. |
| BODY AND SOUL. |
| THE DIAMOND COLLAR. |
| THE KING'S PRIVATE SUPPER-PARTY. |
| PRESENTIMENTS. |
| FATHER AND DAUGHTER. |
| THE RICHELIEU ELIXIR. |
| SECOND SIGHT. |
| SARTINES BELIEVES BALSAMO IS A MAGICIAN. |
| LOVE VERSUS SCIENCE. |
| THE ULTIMATE TEST. |
| THE LIQUOR OF BEAUTY. |
| THE BLOOD |
| THE TRIAL. |
| MAN AND GOD. |
| THE FAINTING FITS. |
| THE AVENGER. |
| THE MISUNDERSTANDING. |
| TWO SORROWS. |
| THE GUILTY ONE. |
| FATHER AND SON. |
| GILBERT'S PROJECT. |
| DECEMBER THE FIFTEENTH. |
| THE KIDNAPPING. |
| A STRANGE ENCOUNTER. |
| THE LAST ABSOLUTE KING. |
THE COUNTESS OF CHARNY or, THE EXECUTION OF KING LOUIS XVI.
By Alex. Dumas
CONTENTS
| Chapter | Page | |
| THE NEW MEN AT THE WHEEL. | ||
| GILBERT'S CANDIDATE. | ||
| POWERFUL, PERHAPS; HAPPY, NEVER. | ||
| THE FOES FACE TO FACE. | ||
| THE UNINVITED VISITORS. | ||
| "THE COUNTRY IS IN DANGER!" | ||
| THE MEN FROM MARSEILLES. | ||
| THE FRIEND IN NEED. | ||
| CHARNY ON GUARD. | ||
| BILLET AND PITOU. | ||
| IN THE MORNING. | ||
| THE FIRST MASSACRE. | ||
| THE REPULSE. | ||
| THE LAST OF THE CHARNYS. | ||
| THE BLOOD-STAINS. | ||
| THE WIDOW. | ||
| WHAT ANDREA WANTED OF GILBERT. | ||
| THE ASSEMBLY AND THE COMMUNE. | ||
| CAPTAIN BEAUSIRE APPEARS AGAIN. | ||
| THE EMETIC. | ||
| BEAUSIRE'S BRAVADO. | ||
| SET UPON DYING. | ||
| THE DEATH OF THE COUNTESS. | ||
| THE ROYAL MARTYR. | ||
| MASTER GAMAIN TURNS UP. | ||
| THE TRIAL OF THE KING. | ||
| THE PARALLEL TO CHARLES I. | ||
| CAGLIOSTRO'S ADVICE. | ||
| THE CROWN OF ANGE'S LOVE. | ||
| THE EFFECT OF HAPPY NEWS. | ||
| THE EASY-CHAIR. | ||
| WHAT PITOU DID WITH THE FIND. | ||
| ADVERTISEMENTS. |
THE ROYAL LIFE GUARD.
By Alex. Dumas
CONTENTS
| I. | A NEW LEASE OF LIFE. |
| II. | THE FEDERATION OF FRANCE. |
| III. | WHERE THE BASTILE STOOD. |
| IV. | THE LODGE OF THE INVISIBLES. |
| V. | THE CONSPIRATORS ACCOUNT. |
| VI. | WOMEN AND FLOWERS. |
| VII. | THE KING'S MESSENGER. |
| VIII. | THE HUSBAND'S PROMISE. |
| IX. | OFF AND AWAY. |
| X. | ON THE HIGHWAY. |
| XI. | THE QUEEN'S HAIRDRESSER. |
| XII. | MISCHANCE. |
| XIII. | STOP, KING! |
| XIV. | THE CAPTURE. |
| XV. | POOR CATHERINE. |
| XVI. | THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE. |
| XVII. | THE FEUD. |
| XVIII. | ON THE BACK TRACK. |
| XIX. | THE DOLOROUS WAY. |
| XX. | MIRABEAU'S SUCCESSOR. |
| XXI. | ANOTHER DUPE. |
| XXII. | THE CENTRE OF CATASTROPHES. |
| XXIII. | THE BITTER CUP. |
| XXIV. | AT LAST THEY ARE HAPPY! |
| XXV. | CORRECTING THE PETITION. |
| XXVI. | CAGLIOSTRO'S COUNSEL. |
| XXVII. | THE SQUEEZED LEMON. |
| XXVIII. | THE FIELD OF BLOOD. |
| XXIX. | IN THE HOSPITAL. |
| XXX. | THE MOTHER'S BLESSING. |
| XXXI. | FORTIER EXECUTES HIS THREAT. |
TAKING THE BASTILE; or PITOU THE PEASANT
A Historical Story of The Great French Revolution.
By Alex. Dumas
CONTENTS
| THE SON OF GILBERT. | |
| ANGE PITOU. | |
| A REVOLUTIONARY FARMER. | |
| LONG LEGS ARE GOOD FOR RUNNING, IF NOT FOR DANCING. | |
| WHY THE POLICE AGENT CAME WITH THE CONSTABLES. | |
| ON THE ROAD. | |
| THE FIRST BLOOD. | |
| PITOU DISCOVERS HE IS BRAVE. | |
| "TO THE BASTILE!" | |
| BLOWING HOT AND COLD. | |
| THE PRISON GOVERNOR. | |
| STORMING THE BASTILE. | |
| DOWN IN THE DUNGEONS. | |
| THE TRIANGLE OF LIBERTY. | |
| THE YOUNG VISIONARY. | |
| THE PHYSICIAN FOR THE STATE. | |
| THE COUNTESS OF CHARNY. | |
| THE QUEEN AT BAY. | |
| THE QUEEN'S FAVOURITE. | |
| THE TRIO OF LOVE. | |
| THE QUEEN AND HER MASTER. | |
| THE PRIVATE COUNCIL. | |
| WHY THE QUEEN WAITED. | |
| THE ARMY OF WOMEN. | |
| THE NIGHT OF HORRORS. | |
| BILLET'S SORROW. |
THE LAST VENDÉE OR, THE SHE-WOLVES OF MACHECOUL
Two Volumes In One
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
| CHAPTER | |
| Charette's Aide-de-camp. | |
| The Gratitude of Kings. | |
| The Twins. | |
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How Jean Oullier, coming to see the Marquis for an Hour, would be there still if they had not both been in their Grave these ten years. How Jean Oullier, coming to see the Marquis for an hour, would still be there if they hadn’t both been in their grave for the past ten years. |
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| A Litter of Wolves. | |
| The Wounded Hare. | |
| Monsieur Michel. | |
| The Baronne de la Logerie. | |
| Galon-d'or and Allégro. | |
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In which Things do not Happen precisely as Baron Michel Dreamed they would. In which things don't happen exactly as Baron Michel dreamed they would. |
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| The Foster-father. | |
| Noblesse Oblige. | |
| A Distant Cousin. | |
| Petit-Pierre. | |
| An Unseasonable Hour. | |
| Courtin's Diplomacy. | |
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The Tavern of Aubin Courte-Joie. The Aubin Courte-Joie Tavern. |
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| The Man from La Logerie. | |
| The Fair at Montaigu. | |
| The Outbreak. | |
| Jean Oullier's Resources. | |
| Fetch! Pataud, fetch! | |
| To whom the Cottage belonged. | |
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How Marianne Picaut mourned her Husband. How Marianne Picaut mourned her husband. |
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In which Love lends Political Opinions to those who have none. In which Love gives Political Opinions to those who don't have any. |
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| The Springs of Baugé. | |
| The Guests at Souday. | |
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In which the Marquis de Souday bitterly regrets that Petit-Pierre is not a Gentleman. In which the Marquis de Souday deeply regrets that Petit-Pierre isn't a gentleman. |
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| The Vendéans of 1832. | |
| The Warning. | |
| My Old Crony Loriot. | |
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The General eats a Supper which had not been Prepared for him. The General eats a dinner that wasn't prepared for him. |
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In which Maître Loriot's Curiosity is not exactly satisfied. In which Maître Loriot's curiosity isn't quite fulfilled. |
|
| The Tower Chamber. | |
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Which ends quite otherwise than as Mary expected. Which ends quite differently than Mary expected. |
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| Blue and White. | |
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Which shows that it is not for Flies only that Spiders' Webs are dangerous. Which shows that it's not just flies that Spiders' webs are dangerous for. |
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In which the Daintiest Foot of France and of Navarre finds that Cinderella's Slipper does not fit it as well as Seven-league Boots. In which the dainty foot of France and Navarre discovers that Cinderella's slipper doesn't fit as well as seven-league boots. |
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Petit-Pierre makes the best Meal he ever made in his Life. Petit-Pierre makes the best meal he's ever made in his life. |
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| Equality in Death. | |
| The Search. | |
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In which Jean Oullier speaks his mind About young Baron Michel. In which Jean Oullier shares his thoughts about young Baron Michel. |
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Baron Michel becomes Bertha's Aide-de-camp. Baron Michel becomes Bertha's aide. |
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| Maître Jacques and his Rabbits. | |
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The Danger of Meeting bad Company in the Woods. The Risk of Encountering Bad Company in the Woods. |
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Maître Jacques proceeds to keep the Oath he made to Aubin Courte-Joie. Maître Jacques goes on to uphold the Oath he made to Aubin Courte-Joie. |
THE LAST VENDÉE;
OR, THE SHE-WOLVES OF MACHECOUL.
VOLUME II.
CONTENTS.
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In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis. In which it is shown that not all Jews are from Jerusalem, nor are all Turks from Tunis. |
| Maître Marc. |
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How Persons travelled in the Department of the Lower Loire in May, 1832. How People traveled in the Department of the Lower Loire in May, 1832. |
| A little History does no Harm. |
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Petit-Pierre resolves on keeping a Brave Heart against Misfortune. Petit-Pierre decides to stay strong in the face of adversity. |
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How Jean Oullier proved that when the Wine is drawn it is best to drink it. How Jean Oullier proved that when the wine is poured, it's best to drink it. |
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Herein is explained how and why Baron Michel decided to go to Nantes. Here’s an explanation of how and why Baron Michel chose to go to Nantes. |
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The Sheep, returning to the Fold, tumbles into a Pit-fall. The sheep, coming back to the fold, falls into a pit. |
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Trigaud proves that if he had been Hercules He would probably have accomplished Twenty-four labors instead of twelve. Trigaud shows that if he had been Hercules, he likely would have completed twenty-four labors instead of twelve. |
| Giving the Slip. |
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Mary is victorious after the Manner of Pyrrhus. Mary is victorious, but it feels like a Pyrrhic victory. |
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Baron Michel finds an Oak instead of a Reed on which to lean. Baron Michel finds an Oak instead of a Reed to lean on. |
| The Last Knights of Royalty. |
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Jean Oullier lies for the Good of the Cause. Jean Oullier lies for the greater good. |
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Jailer and Prisoner escape together. Jailer and prisoner break out together. |
| The Battlefield. |
| After the Fight. |
| The Chateau de la Pénissière. |
| The Moor of Bouaimé. |
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The Firm of Aubin Courte-Joie & Co. does Honor to its Partnership. The Firm of Aubin Courte-Joie & Co. takes pride in its partnership. |
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In which Succor comes from an Unexpected Quarter. In which help arrives from an unexpected source. |
| On the Highway. |
| What became of Jean Oullier. |
| Maître Courtin's Batteries. |
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Madame la Baronne de la Logerie, Thinking to serve her Son's interests, serves those of Petit-Pierre. Madame la Baronne de la Logerie, trying to help her son's interests, actually ends up helping Petit-Pierre. |
| Marches and Counter-marches. |
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Michel's Love Affairs seem to be taking a Happier Turn. Michel's romantic relationships appear to be taking a more positive direction. |
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Showing how there may be Fishermen and Fishermen. Showing how there can be different types of fishermen. |
| Interrogatories and Confrontings. |
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We again meet the General, and find he is not changed. We meet the General again, and see that he hasn't changed. |
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Courtin meets with Another Disappointment. Courtin faces Another Disappointment. |
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The Marquis de Souday drags for Oysters and brings up Picaut. The Marquis de Souday is fishing for oysters and pulls up Picaut. |
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That which happened in Two Dwellings. That which happened in Two Dwellings. |
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Courtin fingers at last his Fifty Thousand Francs. Courtin finally gets his Fifty Thousand Francs. |
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The Tavern of the Grand Saint-Jacques. The Tavern of the Grand Saint-Jacques. |
| Judas and Judas. |
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An Eye for an Eye, and a Tooth for a Tooth. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. |
| The Red-Breeches. |
| A Wounded Soul. |
| The Chimney-back. |
| Three Broken Hearts. |
| God's Executioner. |
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Shows that a Man with Fifty Thousand Francs about him may be much Embarrassed. Shows that a man with fifty thousand francs can be quite embarrassed. |
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
VOL. I.
VOL. II.
MY MEMOIRS
Vol. I.
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
My birthMy name is disputedExtracts from the official registers of Villers-CotteretsCorbeil ClubMy father's marriage certificateMy motherMy maternal grandfatherLouis-Philippe d'Orléans, father of Philippe-ÉgalitéMadame de MontessonM. de Noailles and the AcademyA morganatic marriage
My birth My name is under debate Extracts from the official records of Villers-Cotterets Corbeil Club My father's marriage certificate My mother My maternal grandfather Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, father of Philippe-Égalité Madame de Montesson M. de Noailles and the Academy A morganatic marriage
My fatherHis birthThe arms of the familyThe serpents of JamaicaThe alligators of St. DomingoMy grandfatherA young man's adventureA first duelM. le duc de Richelieu acts as second for my fatherMy father enlists as a private soldierHe changes his nameDeath of my grandfatherHis death certificate
My father His birth The family crest The snakes of Jamaica The alligators of St. Domingo My grandfather A young man’s journey A first duel M. le duc de Richelieu acts as my father’s second My father joins the army as a private He changes his name Death of my grandfather His death certificate
My father rejoins his regimentHis portraitHis strengthHis skillThe Nile serpentThe regiment of the King and the regiment of the QueenEarly days of the RevolutionDeclaration of PilnitzThe camp at MauldeThe thirteen Tyrolean chasseursMy father's name is mentioned in the order of the dayFrance under ProvidenceVoluntary enlistmentsSt.-Georges and BoyerMy father lieutenant-colonelThe camp of the MadeleineThe pistols of LepageMy father General of Brigade in the Army of the North
My father rejoins his regiment. His portrait. His strength. His skill. The Nile serpent. The King’s regiment and the Queen’s regiment. Early days of the Revolution. Declaration of Pilnitz. The camp at Maulde. The thirteen Tyrolean chasseurs. My father's name is mentioned in the order of the day. France under Providence. Voluntary enlistments. St.-Georges and Boyer. My father is lieutenant-colonel. The camp of the Madeleine. The pistols of Lepage. My father becomes General of Brigade in the Army of the North.
My father is sent to join KléberHe is nominated General-in-Chief in the Western PyreneesBouchotte's lettersInstructions of the ConventionThe Representatives of the People who sat at BayonneTheir proclamationIn spite of this proclamation my father remains at BayonneMonsieur de l'Humanité
My father is sent to join Kléber. He is appointed General-in-Chief in the Western Pyrenees. Bouchotte's letters, instructions from the Convention, and the Representatives of the People who met at Bayonne, their proclamation. Despite this proclamation, my father remains in Bayonne. Monsieur de l'Humanité.
My father is appointed General-in-Chief of the Army of the WestHis report on the state of La VendéeMy father is sent to the Army of the Alps as General-in-ChiefState of the armyCapture of Mont Valaisan and of the Little Saint-BernardCapture of Mont CenisMy father is recalled to render an account of his conductWhat he had doneHe is acquitted
My father is appointed General-in-Chief of the Army of the West. His report on the situation in La Vendée. My father is sent to the Army of the Alps as General-in-Chief. State of the army. Capture of Mont Valaisan and the Little Saint-Bernard. Capture of Mont Cenis. My father is called back to explain his actions. What he had done. He is cleared of any wrongdoing.
The result of a sword-stroke across the headSt. Georges and the remountsThe quarrel he sought with my fatherMy father is transferred to the Army of Sambre-et-MeuseHe hands in his resignation and returns to Villers-CotteretsA retrospect over what had happened at home and abroad during the four years that had just elapsed
The result of a sword strike to the head St. Georges and the remounts The argument he had with my father My father is assigned to the Army of Sambre-et-Meuse He submits his resignation and returns to Villers-Cotterets A reflection on what had happened at home and abroad over the past four years
My father at Villers-CotteretsHe is called to Paris to carry out the 13th VendémiaireBonaparte takes his placeHe arrives the next dayBuonaparte's attestationMy father is sent into the district of BouillonHe goes to the Army of Sambre-et-Meuse and to the Army of the Rhine, and is appointed Commandant at LandauHe returns as Divisional General in the Army of the Alps, of which he had been Commander-in-ChiefEnglish blood and honourBonaparte's planBonaparte appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army of ItalyThe campaign of 1796
My father at Villers-Cotterets He is summoned to Paris to fulfill the 13th Vendémiaire Bonaparte takes his place He arrives the next day Buonaparte's confirmation My father is sent to the Bouillon district He goes to the Army of Sambre-et-Meuse and to the Army of the Rhine, and is appointed Commandant at Landau He returns as Divisional General in the Army of the Alps, where he had been Commander-in-Chief English blood and honor Bonaparte's strategy Bonaparte appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Italy The 1796 campaign
My father in the Army of ItalyHe is received at Milan by Bonaparte and JoséphineBonaparte's troubles in ItalyScurvyThe campaign is resumedDiscouragementBattle of Arcole
My father in the Army of Italy. He is welcomed in Milan by Bonaparte and Joséphine. Bonaparte's issues in Italy. Scurvy. The campaign continues. Discouragement. Battle of Arcole.
The despatch is sent to BonaparteDermoncourt's receptionBerthier's open responseMilitary movements in consequence of the despatchCorrespondence between my father and Serrurier and DallemagneBattle of St.-Georges and La FavoriteCapture of MantuaMy father as a looker-on
The message is sent to Bonaparte Dermoncourt's reception Berthier's clear response Military movements resulting from the message Correspondence between my father and Serrurier and Dallemagne Battle of St.-Georges and La Favorite Capture of Mantua My father as an observer
My father's first breeze with BonaparteMy father is sent to Masséna's army corpsHe shares Joubert's command in the TyrolJoubertThe campaign in the Tyrol
My father's first encounter with Bonaparte. My father is assigned to Masséna's army corps. He shares command with Joubert in the Tyrol. Joubert. The campaign in the Tyrol.
The bridge of ClausenDermoncourt's reportsPrisoners on paroleLepage's pistolsThree generals-in-chief at the same table
The bridge of Clausen Dermoncourt's reports Prisoners on parole Lepage's pistols Three generals-in-chief at the same table
Joubert's loyalty towards my father"Send me Dumas"The Horatius Codes of the TyrolMy father is appointed Governor of the TrévisanThe agent of the DirectoryMy father fêted at his departureThe treaty of Campo-FormioThe return to ParisThe flag of the Army of ItalyThe charnel-house of MoratCharles the BoldBonaparte is elected a member of the InstituteFirst thoughts of the expedition to EgyptToulonBonaparte and JoséphineWhat was going to happen in Egypt
Joubert's loyalty to my father "Send me Dumas" The Horatius Codes of the Tyrol My father is appointed Governor of the Trévisan The agent of the Directory My father celebrated at his departure The treaty of Campo-Formio The return to Paris The flag of the Army of Italy The charnel-house of Morat Charles the Bold Bonaparte is elected a member of the Institute Initial thoughts of the expedition to Egypt Toulon Bonaparte and Joséphine What was going to happen in Egypt
The voyageThe landingThe taking of AlexandriaThe Chant du Départ and the Arabian concertThe respited prisonersThe march on CairoRum and biscuitMy father's melonsThe Scientific InstituteBattle of the PyramidsScene of the victoryMy father's letter establishing the truth
The voyage The landing The capture of Alexandria The Chant du Départ and the Arabian concert The freed prisoners The march on Cairo Rum and biscuits My father's melons The Scientific Institute Battle of the Pyramids Scene of the victory My father's letter proving the truth
Admissions of General Dupuis and Adjutant-General BoyerThe malcontentsFinal discussion between Bonaparte and my fatherBattle of AboukirMy father finds treasureHis letter on this subject
Admissions of General Dupuis and Adjutant-General Boyer
The malcontents
Final discussion between Bonaparte and my father
Battle of Aboukir
My father finds treasure
His letter on this subjectRevolt at CairoMy father enters the Grand Mosque on horsebackHis home-sicknessHe leaves Egypt and lands at NaplesFerdinand and Caroline of NaplesEmma Lyon and NelsonFerdinand's manifestoComments of his minister, Belmonte-Pignatelli
Revolt at Cairo My dad rides into the Grand Mosque on horseback His homesickness He leaves Egypt and arrives in Naples Ferdinand and Caroline of Naples Emma Lyon and Nelson Ferdinand's manifesto Comments from his minister, Belmonte-Pignatelli
Report presented to the French Government by Divisional-General Alexandre Dumas, on his captivity at Taranto and at Brindisi, ports in the Kingdom of Naples
Report presented to the French Government by Divisional-General Alexandre Dumas, on his captivity in Taranto and Brindisi, ports in the Kingdom of Naples
My father is exchanged for General MackEvents during his captivityHe asks in vain for a share in the distribution of the 500,000 francs indemnity granted to the prisonersThe arrears of his pay also refused himHe is placed on the retired list, in spite of his energetic protests
My father is exchanged for General Mack during his captivity. He requests in vain a share of the 500,000 francs compensation given to the prisoners. His unpaid salary is also denied. He is placed on the retired list, despite his strong objections.
Letter from my father to General Brune on my birthThe postscriptMy godfather and godmotherFirst recollections of infancyTopography of the château des Fossés and sketches of some of its inhabitantsThe snake and the frogWhy I asked Pierre if he could swimContinuation of Jocrisse
Letter from my dad to General Brune about my birth. The postscript. My godfather and godmother. First memories from my early years. Overview of the château des Fossés and sketches of some of its residents. The snake and the frog. Why I asked Pierre if he could swim. Continuation of Jocrisse.
Mocquet's nightmareHis pipeMother DurandLes bêtes fausses et le piergeM. CollardMy father's remedyRadical cure of Mocquet
Mocquet's nightmare His pipe Mother Durand The fake beasts and the trap M. Collard My father's remedy Radical cure of Mocquet
Who was Berlick?The fête of Villers-CotteretsFaust and PolichinelleThe sabotsJourney to ParisDolléManetteMadame de Mauclerc's pensionMadame de MontessonPaul and VirginiaMadame de Saint-Aubin
Who was Berlick? The festival of Villers-Cotterets Faust and Polichinelle The wooden shoes Journey to Paris Dollé Manette Madame de Mauclerc's boarding house Madame de Montesson Paul and Virginia Madame de Saint-Aubin
Brune and MuratThe return to Villers-CotteretsL'hôtel de l'ÉpéePrincess PaulineThe chaseThe chief forester's permissionMy father takes to his bed never to rise againDeliriumThe gold-headed caneDeath
Brune and Murat The return to Villers-Cotterets The hotel de l'Épée Princess Pauline The chase The chief forester's permission My father takes to his bed never to rise again Delirium The gold-headed cane Death
My love for my fatherHis love for meI am taken away to my cousin Marianne'sPlan of the houseThe forgeThe apparitionI learn the death of my fatherI wish to go to heaven to kill GodOur situation at the death of my fatherHatred of Bonaparte
My love for my father. His love for me. I'm taken away to my cousin Marianne's. The layout of the house. The forge. The ghostly figure. I learn about my father’s death. I wish I could go to heaven to confront God. Our circumstances at the time of my father's death. Hatred for Bonaparte.
My mother and I take refuge with my grandfatherMadame Darcourt's houseMy first books and my first terrorsThe park at Villers-CotteretsM. Deviolaine and his familyThe swarm of beesThe old cloister
My mother and I seek shelter at my grandfather's house, Madame Darcourt's place. My first books and my early fears reside there. The park at Villers-Cotterets, Mr. Deviolaine and his family, the swarm of bees, the old cloister.
The two snakesM. de Valence and Madame de MontessonWho little Hermine wasGarnier the wheelwright and Madame de ValenceMadame LafargeFantastic apparition of Madame de Genlis
The two snakes M. de Valence and Madame de Montesson Who little Hermine was Garnier the wheelwright and Madame de Valence Madame Lafarge Fantastic apparition of Madame de Genlis
Mademoiselle PivertI make her read the Thousand and One Nights, or, rather, one story in that collectionOld Hiraux, my music-masterThe little worries of his lifeHe takes his revenge on his persecutors after the fashion of the Maréchal de MontlucHe is condemned to be flogged, and nearly loses the sight of his eyesWhat happened on Easter Day in the organ-loft at the monasteryHe becomes a grocer's ladHis vocation leads him to the study of musicI have little aptitude for the violin
Mademoiselle Pivert, I make her read the Thousand and One Nights, or rather, one story from that collection. Old Hiraux, my music teacher, deals with the little stresses of his life. He gets back at those who bother him like the Maréchal de Montluc. He’s sentenced to be whipped and nearly loses his sight. What happened on Easter Sunday in the organ loft at the monastery? He becomes a grocery boy. His path leads him to studying music. I have little talent for the violin.
The dog lantern-bearerDemoustier's epitaphMy first fencing-master"The king drinks"The fourth terror of my lifeThe tub of honey
The dog lantern-bearer Demoustier's epitaph My first fencing coach "The king drinks" The fourth terror of my life The tub of honey
My horror of great heightsThe Abbé ConseilMy opening at the SeminaryMy mother, much pressed, decides to enter me thereThe horn inkstandCécile at the grocer'sMy flight
My fear of high places The Abbé Conseil My start at the Seminary My mother, feeling overwhelmed, decides to enroll me there The horn inkstand Cécile at the grocery store My escape
The Abbé Grégoire's CollegeThe reception I got thereThe fountains play to celebrate my arrivalThe conspiracy against meBligny challenges me to single combatI win
The Abbé Grégoire's College The reception I got there The fountains are flowing to celebrate my arrival The plot against me Bligny challenges me to a duel I win
The Abbé FortierThe jealous husband and the viaticumA pleasant visitVictor LetellierThe pocket-pistolI terrify the populationTournemolle is requisitionedHe disarms me
The Abbé Fortier The jealous husband and the communion A nice visit Victor Letellier The pocket pistol I scare the population Tournemolle is called up He takes my weapon away
A political chronologyTrouble follows troubleThe fire at the farm at NoneDeath of Stanislas PicotThe hiding-place for the louis d'orThe CossacksThe haricot mutton
A political timeline Trouble after trouble The fire at the farm at None Death of Stanislas Picot The hidden stash for the louis d'or The Cossacks The haricot mutton
The quarryFrenchmen eat the haricot cooked for the CossacksThe Duc de TrevisoHe allows himself to be surprisedDucoudray the hosierTerrors
The quarry Frenchmen eat the beans cooked for the Cossacks The Duc de Treviso He allows himself to be surprised Ducoudray the hosier Terrors
The return to Villers-Cotterets, and what we met on the wayThe box with the thirty louis in itThe leather-bagThe moleOur departureThe journeyThe arrival at Mensal and our sojourn theirKing JosephThe King of RomeWe leave MensalOur visit to Crispy in ValoisThe dead and woundedThe surrender of ParisThe isle of Elba
The return to Villers-Cotterets, and what we encountered en route The box with the thirty louis in it The leather bag The mole Our departure The journey The arrival at Mensal and our stay there King Joseph The King of Rome We leave Mensal Our visit to Crispy in Valois The dead and wounded The surrender of Paris The island of Elba
Am I to be called Davy de La Pailleterie or Alexandre Dumas?Deus dedit, Deus dabitThe tobacco-shopThe cause of the Emperor Napoleon's fall, as it appeared to my writing-masterMy first communionHow I prepared for it
Am I supposed to be called Davy de La Pailleterie or Alexandre Dumas? God gave, God will give The tobacco shop The reason for Emperor Napoleon's downfall, as it seemed to my writing teacher My first communion How I got ready for it
BOOK IV
BOOK IV
Auguste LafargeBird-snaring on a large scaleA wonderful catchAn epigramI wish to write French versesMy method of translating Virgil and TacitusMontananMy political opinions
Auguste Lafarge Bird-snaring on a large scale A wonderful catch An epigram I wish to write French verses My method of translating Virgil and Tacitus Montanan My political opinions
The single-barrelled gunQuiot BicheBiche and Boudoux comparedI become a poacherIt is proposed to issue a writ against meMadame Darcourt as plenipotentiaryHow it happened that Cretan's writ caused me no bother
The single-barrel gun Quiot Biche Biche and Boudoux compared I become a poacher It is proposed to issue a writ against me Madame Darcourt as plenipotentiary How it happened that Cretan's writ caused me no trouble
Bonaparte's landing at the Gulf of JuanProclamations and OrdonnancesLouis XVIII. and M. de VitrollesCornu the hatterNewspaper information
Bonaparte's arrival at the Gulf of Juan Proclamations and Orders Louis XVIII and Mr. de Vitrolles Cornu the hat maker Newspaper updates
General ExelmansHis trialThe two brothers LallemandTheir conspiracyThey are arrested and led through Villers-CotteretsThe affronts to which they were subjected
General Exelmans His trial The two brothers Lallemand Their conspiracy They are arrested and led through Villers-Cotterets The affronts to which they were subjected
My mother and I conspireThe secretM. RichardLa pistole and the pistolsThe offer made to the brothers Lallemand in order to save themThey refuseI meet one of them, twenty-eight years later, at the house of M. le duc de Cazes
My mom and I are plotting The secret M. Richard The pistol and the guns The deal proposed to the Lallemand brothers to save them They decline I run into one of them, twenty-eight years later, at the home of M. Duke de Cazes
Napoleon and the AlliesThe French army and the Emperor pass through Villers-CotteretsBearers of ill tidings
Napoleon and the Allies The French army and the Emperor pass through Villers-Cotterets Bearers of bad news
WaterlooThe ÉlyséeLa Malmaison
Waterloo The Élysée La Malmaison
CæsarCharlemagneNapoleon
Cæsar Charlemagne Napoleon
The routThe haricot mutton reappearsM. Picot the lawyerBy diplomatic means, he persuades my mother to let me go shooting with himI despise sleep, food and drink
The rout The haricot mutton reappears M. Picot the lawyer By diplomatic means, he persuades my mother to let me go shooting with him I despise sleep, food and drink
Trapping larksI wax strong in the matter of my compositionsThe wounded partridgeI take the consequences whatever they areThe farm at BrassoireM. Deviolaine's sally at the accouchement of his wife
Trapping larks, I grow confident in my writing. The injured partridge—I’ll face the outcomes, whatever they are. The farm at Brassoire. M. Deviolaine's incident during his wife's childbirth.
M. Moquet de BrassoireThe ambuscadeThree hares charge meWhat prevents me from being the king of the battueBecause I did not take the bull by the horns, I just escape being disembowelled by itSabine and her puppies
M. Moquet de Brassoire The ambush Three hares charge at me What stops me from being the king of the hunt Because I didn't seize the opportunity, I barely avoid being torn apart by it Sabine and her puppies
The second period of my youthForest-keepers and sailorsChoron, Moinat, Mildet, BerthelinLa Maison-Neuve
The second period of my youth Forest-keepers and sailors Choron, Moinat, Mildet, Berthelin La Maison-Neuve
Choron and the mad dogNiquet, otherwise called BobinoHis mistressThe boar-huntThe killBobino's triumphHe is decoratedThe boar which he had killed rises again
Choron and the crazy dog Niquet, also known as Bobino His owner The boar hunt The kill Bobino's victory He gets a medal The boar he killed comes back to life
Boars and keepersThe bullet of Robin-des-BoisThe pork-butcher
Boars and Keepers The Bullet of Robin Hood The Pork Butcher
A wolf-huntSmall townsChoron's tragic death
A wolf-hunt Small towns Choron's tragic death
My mother realises that I am fifteen years old, and that la marette and la pipée will not lead to a brilliant future for meI enter the office of Me. Mennesson, notary, as errand-boy, otherwise guttersnipeMe. Mennesson and his clerksLa Fontaine-Eau-Claire
My mom knows that I’m fifteen years old, and that la marette and la pipée won’t get me anywhere in life. I walk into the office of Mr. Mennesson, the notary, as a messenger, also known as a street kid. Mr. Mennesson and his clerks at La Fontaine-Eau-Claire.
Who the assassin was and who the assassinatedAuguste PicotEquality before the lawLast exploits of MarotHis execution
Who the assassin was and who the assassinated Auguste Picot Equality before the law Last exploits of Marot His execution
Spring at Villers-CotteretsWhitsuntideThe Abbé Grégoire invites me to dance with his nieceRed booksThe Chevalier de FaublasLaurence and VittoriaA dandy of 1818
Spring at Villers-Cotterets Whitsun The Abbé Grégoire invites me to dance with his niece Red books The Chevalier de Faublas Laurence and Vittoria A dandy of 1818
I leap the HahaA slit followsThe two pairs of glovesThe quadrilleFourcade's triumphI pick up the crumbsThe waltzThe child becomes a man
I jump the Haha A slit follows The two pairs of gloves The quadrille Fourcade's triumph I gather the crumbs The waltz The child becomes a man
MY MEMOIRS
Vol. II., 1822 to 1825
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
An unpublished chapter from the Diable boiteuxHistory of Samud and the beautiful Doña Lorenza
An unpublished chapter from the Diable boiteuxHistory of Samud and the beautiful Doña Lorenza
The good my flouting at the hands of the two Parisians had done meThe young girls of Villers-CotteretsMy three friendsFirst love affairs
The playful teasing I received from the two Parisians The young women of Villers-Cotterets My three friends My first romantic experiences
Adolphe de LeuvenHis familyUnpublished details concerning the death of Gustavus III.The Count de RibbingThe shoemakers of the château de Villers-Hellon
Adolphe de Leuven His family Unpublished details about the death of Gustavus III. The Count de Ribbing The shoemakers of the château de Villers-Hellon
Adolphe's quatrainThe water-hen and King WilliamLunch in the woodThe irritant powder, the frogs and the cockThe doctor's spectreDe Leuven, Hippolyte Leroy and I are exiled from the drawing-roomUnfortunate result of a geographical errorM. Paroisse
Adolphe's quatrain The water-hen and King William Lunch in the woods The irritant powder, the frogs and the rooster The doctor's ghost De Leuven, Hippolyte Leroy and I are cut off from the drawing-room Unfortunate outcome of a geographic mistake M. Paroisse
Amédée de la PonceHe teaches me what work isM. Arnault and his two sonsA journey by diligenceA gentleman fights me with cough lozenges and I fight him with my fistsI learn the danger from which I escaped
Amédée de la Ponce shows me what work involves. M. Arnault and his two sons take a carriage trip. A gentleman confronts me with cough drops, and I respond with my fists. I realize the danger I narrowly escaped.
First dramatic impressionsThe Hamlet of DucisThe Bourbons en 1815Quotations from it
First dramatic impressions The Hamlet of DucisThe Bourbons in 1815 Quotations from it
The events of 1814 againMarmont, Duc de Raguse, Maubreuil and Roux-Laborie at M. de Talleyrand'sThe Journal des Débats and the Journal de ParisLyrics of the Bonapartists and enthusiasm of the BourbonsEnd of the Maubreuil affairPlot against the life of the EmperorThe Queen of Westphalia is robbed of her money and jewels
The events of 1814 again Marmont, Duke of Raguse, Maubreuil, and Roux-Laborie at M. de Talleyrand's The Journal des Débats and the Journal de Paris Lyrics of the Bonapartists and enthusiasm for the Bourbons Conclusion of the Maubreuil affair Plot against the Emperor's life The Queen of Westphalia is robbed of her money and jewels
Account of the proceedings relative to the abstraction of the jewels of the Queen of Westphalia by the Sieur de MaubreuilChamber of the Court of AppealThe sitting of 17 April, 1817
Account of the proceedings regarding the theft of the jewels belonging to the Queen of Westphalia by Sieur de Maubreuil Court of Appeal The session of April 17, 1817
The last shot of WaterlooTemper of the provinces in 1817, 1818 and 1819The MesséniennesThe Vêpres siciliennesLouis IX.Appreciation of these two tragediesA phrase of TerenceMy claim to a similar sentimentThree o'clock in the morningThe course of love-makingValeat res ludrica
The last shot at Waterloo Temper of the provinces in 1817, 1818, and 1819 The Messéniennes The Vêpres siciliennes Louis IX. Appreciation of these two tragedies A phrase from Terence My claim to a similar feeling Three o'clock in the morning The course of romance Valeat res ludrica
Return of Adolphe de LeuvenHe shows me a corner of the artistic and literary worldThe death of Holbein and the death of OrcagnaEntrance into the green-roomsBürger's LénoreFirst thoughts of my vocation
Return of Adolphe de Leuven He shows me a part of the artistic and literary world The death of Holbein and Orcagna's death Entry into the green rooms Bürger's Lénore First thoughts about my vocation
The Cerberus of the rue de LargnyI tame itThe ambushMadame LebègueA confession
The Cerberus of the rue de Largny I tame it The ambush Madame Lebègue A confession
De Leuven makes me his collaboratorThe Major de StrasbourgMy first couplet-ChauvinThe Dîner d'amisThe Abencérages
De Leuven makes me his collaborator The Major de Strasbourg My first couplet-Chauvin The Dîner d'amis The Abencérages
Unrecorded stories concerning the assassination of the Duc de Berry.
Untold stories about the assassination of the Duc de Berry.
Carbonarism
Carbonarism
My hopesDisappointmentM. Deviolaine is appointed forest-ranger to the Duc d'OrléansHis coldness towards meHalf promisesFirst cloud on my love-affairsI go to spend three months with my brother-in-law at DreuxThe news waiting for me on my returnMuphtiWalls and hedgesThe summer-houseTennisWhy I gave up playing itThe wedding party in the wood
My hopes Disappointment M. Deviolaine is named forest ranger for the Duc d'Orléans His indifference towards me Halfhearted promises First signs of trouble in my love life I go to spend three months with my brother-in-law in Dreux The news waiting for me when I return Muphti Walls and hedges The summerhouse Tennis Why I stopped playing it The wedding celebration in the woods
I leave Villers-Cotterets to be second or third clerk at CrespyM. LefèvreHis characterMy journeys to Villers-CotteretsThe Pélerinage d'ErmenonvilleAthénaïsNew matter sent to AdolpheAn uncontrollable desire to pay a visit to ParisHow this desire was accomplishedThe journeyHôtel des Vieux-AugustinsAdolpheSyllaTalma
I leave Villers-Cotterets to take a position as the second or third clerk at Crespy M. Lefèvre His character My trips to Villers-Cotterets The Pélerinage d'Ermenonville Athénaïs New information sent to Adolphe An overwhelming desire to visit Paris How that desire was fulfilled The journey Hôtel des Vieux-Augustins Adolphe Sylla Talma
The theatre ticketThe Café du RoiAuguste LafargeThéaulonRochefortFerdinand LangléPeople who dine and people who don'tCanarisFirst sight of TalmaAppreciation of Mars and RachelWhy Talma has no successorSylla and the CensorshipTalma's boxA cab-drive after midnightThe return to CrespyM. Lefèvre explains that a machine, in order to work well, needs all its wheelsI hand in my resignation as his third clerk
The theater ticket The Café du Roi Auguste Lafarge Théaulon Rochefort Ferdinand Langlé People who eat and those who don't Canaris First look at Talma Appreciation of Mars and Rachel Why Talma has no successor Sylla and the censorship Talma's box A cab ride after midnight The return to Crespy M. Lefèvre explains that for a machine to work properly, it needs all its parts I submit my resignation as his third clerk
I return to my mother'sThe excuse I give concerning my returnThe calfs lightsPyramus and CartoucheThe intelligence of the fox more developed than that of the dogDeath of CartouchePyramus's various gluttonous habits
I return to my mother's. The excuse I give for coming back. The calves. Lights. Pyramus and Cartouche. A fox is more intelligent than a dog. Death of Cartouche. Pyramus's various gluttonous habits.
Hope in LaffitteA false hopeNew projectsM. LecomierHow and on what conditions I clothe myself anewBamps, tailor, 12 rue du HelderBamps at Villers-CotteretsI visit our estate along with himPyramus follows a butcher ladAn Englishman who loved gluttonous dogsI sell PyramusMy first hundred francsThe use to which they are putBamps departs for ParisOpen credit
Hope in Laffitte A false hope New projects M. Lecomier How and under what conditions I reinvent myself Bamps, tailor, 12 rue du Helder Bamps at Villers-Cotterets I visit our estate along with him Pyramus follows a butcher boy An Englishman who loved greedy dogs I sell Pyramus My first hundred francs The purpose for which they were used Bamps leaves for Paris Open credit
My mother is obliged to sell her land and her houseThe residuThe PiranèsesAn architect at twelve hundred francs salaryI discount my first billGondonHow I was nearly killed at his houseThe fifty francsCartierThe game of billiardsHow six hundred small glasses of absinthe equalled twelve journeys to Paris
My mom has to sell her land and her house. The residue The Piranèses An architect making twelve hundred francs a month. I deduct my first bill. Gondon How I nearly died at his place. The fifty francs. Cartier. The billiard game. How six hundred tiny glasses of absinthe felt like taking twelve trips to Paris.
How I obtain a recommendation to General FoyM. Danré of Vouty advises my mother to let me go to ParisMy good-byesLaffitte and PerregauxThe three things which Maître Mennesson asks me not to forgetThe Abbé Grégoire's advice and the discussion with himI leave Villers-Cotterets
How I get a recommendation to General Foy. M. Danré from Vouty suggests my mother let me go to Paris. My farewells. Laffitte and Perregaux. The three things Maître Mennesson tells me not to forget. The Abbé Grégoire's advice and our conversation. I leave Villers-Cotterets.
RégulusTalma and the playGeneral FoyThe letter of recommendation and the interviewThe Duc de Bellune's replyI obtain a place as temporary clerk with M. le Duc d'OrléansJourney to Villers-Cotterets to tell my mother the good newsNo. 9I gain a prize in a lottery
Régulus Talma and the play General Foy The letter of recommendation and the interview The Duc de Bellune's reply I get a temporary job as a clerk with M. le Duc d'Orléans Trip to Villers-Cotterets to share the good news with my mother No. 9 I win a prize in a lottery
I find lodgingsHiraux's sonJournals and journalists in 1823By being saved the expense of a dinner I am enabled to go to the play at the Porte-Saint-MartinMy entry into the pitSensation caused by my hairI am turned outHow I am obliged to pay for three places in order to have oneA polite gentleman who reads Elzevirs
I find a place to stay Hiraux's son Journals and journalists in 1823 By saving on dinner, I can go to a show at the Porte-Saint-Martin My entry into the pit The stir caused by my hair I'm kicked out How I have to pay for three seats just to get one A courteous man who reads Elzevirs
My neighbourHis portraitThe Pastissier françoisA course in bibliomaniaMadame Méchin and the governor of SoissonsCannons and Elzevirs
My neighbor His portrait The Pastissier françois A course in bibliomania Madame Méchin and the governor of Soissons Cannons and Elzevirs
Prologue of the VampireThe style offends my neighbour's earFirst actIdealogyThe rotiferWhat the animal isIts conformation, its life, its death and its resurrection
Prologue of the Vampire The style annoys my neighbor's ear First act Ideology The rotifer What it is Its structure, its life, its death, and its rebirth
Second act of the VampireAnalysisMy neighbour again objectsHe has seen a vampireWhere and howA statement which records the existence of vampiresNeroWhy he established the race of hired applaudersMy neighbour leaves the orchestra
Second act of the Vampire Analysis My neighbor is objecting again He claims to have seen a vampire Where and how A statement documenting the existence of vampires Nero Why he established the race of hired applauders My neighbor leaves the orchestra
A parenthesisHariadan Barberousse at Villers-CotteretsI play the rôle of Don Ramire as an amateurMy costumeThe third act of the VampireMy friend the bibliomaniac whistles at the most critical momentHe is expelled from the theatreMadame Allan-DorvalHer family and her childhoodPhilippeHis death and his funeral
A parenthesis Hariadan Barberousse at Villers-Cotterets I take on the role of Don Ramire as a hobby. My outfit. The third act of the Vampire. My bibliomaniac friend whistles at the most crucial moment. He gets thrown out of the theater. Madame Allan-Dorval. Her family and her upbringing. Philippe. His death and his funeral.
My beginning at the officeErnest BassetLassagneM. OudardI see M. DeviolaineM. le Chevalier de BrovalHis portraitFolded letters and oblong lettersHow I acquire a splendid reputation for sealing lettersI learn who was my neighbour the bibliomaniac and whistler
My start at the office Ernest Basset Lassagne Mr. Oudard I see Mr. Deviolaine Mr. le Chevalier de Broval His portrait Folded letters and rectangular letters How I earn a great reputation for sealing letters I find out who my neighbor is, the book collector and whistler
Illustrious contemporariesThe sentence written on my foundation stoneMy replyI settle down in the place des ItaliensM. de Leuven's tableM. Louis-Bonaparte's witty sayingLassagne gives me my first lesson in literature and history
Illustrious contemporaries The sentence on my foundation stone My reply I settle down in the place des Italiens M. de Leuven's table M. Louis-Bonaparte's witty remark Lassagne gives me my first lesson in literature and history
Adolphe reads a play at the GymnaseM. DormeuilKenilworth CastleM. Warez and SouliéMademoiselle LévesqueThe Arnault familyThe FeuilleMarius à MinturnesDanton's epigramThe reversed passportThree fablesGermanicus Inscriptions and epigramsRamponneauThe young man and the tilburyExtra ecclesiam nulla est salusMadame Arnault
Adolphe reads a play at the Gymnase: M. Dormeuil, Kenilworth Castle, M. Warez and Soulié, Mademoiselle Lévesque, The Arnault family, The Feuille, Marius à Minturnes, Danton's epigram, The reversed passport, Three fables, Germanicus, Inscriptions and epigrams, Ramponneau, The young man and the tilbury, Extra ecclesiam nulla est salus, Madame Arnault.
Frédéric Soulié, his character, his talentChoruses of the various plays, sung as prologues and epiloguesTransformation of the vaudevilleThe Gymnase and M. ScribeThe Folie de Waterloo
Frédéric Soulié, his character, his talent Choruses of the various plays, sung as prologues and epilogues Transformation of the vaudeville The Gymnase and M. Scribe The Folie de Waterloo
The Duc d'OrléansMy first interview with himMaria-Stella-ChiappiniHer attempts to gain rankHer historyThe statement of the Duc d'OrléansJudgment of the Ecclesiastical Court of FaenzaRectification of Maria-Stella's certificate of birth
The Duc d'Orléans My first meeting with him Maria-Stella-Chiappini Her efforts to rise in status Her background The Duc d'Orléans's declaration Judgment of the Ecclesiastical Court of Faenza Correction of Maria-Stella's birth certificate
The "year of trials"The case of Potier and the director of the theatre of the Porte-Saint-MartinTrial and condemnation of MagallonThe anonymous journalistBeaumarchais sent to Saint-LazareA few words on censorships in generalTrial of Benjamin ConstantTrial of M. de JouyA few words concerning the author of SyllaThree letters extracted from the Ermite de la Chaussée-d'AntinLouis XVIII. as author
The "year of trials" The case of Potier and the director of the theatre of Porte-Saint-Martin Trial and condemnation of Magallon The anonymous journalist Beaumarchais sent to Saint-Lazare A few words on censorships in general Trial of Benjamin Constant Trial of M. de Jouy A few remarks about the author of Sylla Three letters extracted from the Ermite de la Chaussée-d'Antin Louis XVIII. as an author
The house in the rue ChaillotFour poets and a doctorCorneille and the CensorshipThings M. Faucher does not knowThings the President of the Republic ought to know
The house on rue Chaillot Four poets and a doctor Corneille and the Censorship Things M. Faucher doesn't know Things the President of the Republic should be aware of
Chronology of the dramaMademoiselle Georges WeymerMademoiselle RaucourtLegouvé and his worksMarie-Joseph ChénierHis letter to the company of the Comédie-FrançaiseYoung boys perfectionnésDucisHis work
Chronology of the drama Mademoiselle Georges Weymer Mademoiselle Raucourt Legouvé and his works Marie-Joseph Chénier His letter to the company of the Comédie-Française Young boys perfectionnés Ducis His work
Bonaparte's attempts at discovering poetsLuce de LancivalBaour-LormianLebrun-PindareLucien Bonaparte, the authorDébut of Mademoiselle GeorgesThe Abbé Geoffroy's critiquePrince ZappiaHermione at Saint-Cloud
Bonaparte's efforts to find poets Luce de Lancival, Baour-Lormian, Lebrun-Pindare, and Lucien Bonaparte, the author of "Début of Mademoiselle Georges," The Abbé Geoffroy's critique, Prince Zappia, and Hermione at Saint-Cloud.
Imperial literatureThe Jeunesse de Henri IVMercier and Alexandre DuvalThe Templiers and their authorCésar DelrieuPerpignanMademoiselle Georges' rupture with the Théâtre-FrançaisHer flight to RussiaThe galaxy of kingsThe tragédienne acts as ambassador
Imperial literature The Youth of Henri IV Mercier and Alexandre Duval The Templars and their author César Delrieu Perpignan Mademoiselle Georges' split from the Théâtre-Français Her escape to Russia The group of kings The leading actress acts as a representative
The Comédie-Française at DresdenGeorges returns to the Théâtre-FrançaisThe Deux GendresMahomet II.Tippo-Saëb1814FontainebleauThe allied armies enter ParisLiliesReturn from the isle of ElbaVioletsAsparagus stalksGeorges returns to Paris
The Comédie-Française in Dresden Georges returns to the Théâtre-Français The Deux Gendres Mahomet II.Tippo-Saëb1814 Fontainebleau The allied armies enter Paris Lilies Return from the isle of Elba Violets Asparagus stalks Georges returns to Paris
The drawbacks to theatres which have the monopoly of a great actorLafond takes the rôle of Pierre de Portugal upon Talma declining itLafondHis schoolHis sayingsMademoiselle DuchesnoisHer failings and her abilities-Pierre de Portugal succeeds
The downsides of theaters that hold a monopoly on a great actor—Lafond takes on the role of Pierre de Portugal after Talma declines it. Lafond’s influence, his quotes, Mademoiselle Duchesnois—her weaknesses and strengths—Pierre de Portugal is a success.
General RiégoHis attempted insurrectionHis escape and flightHe is betrayed by the brothers LaraHis trialHis execution
General Riégo's attempted uprising, his escape and flight, his betrayal by the Lara brothers, his trial, and his execution.
The inn of the Tête-NoireAuguste BalletCastaingHis trialHis attitude towards the audience and his words to the juryHis execution
The inn of the Tête-Noire Auguste Ballet Castaing His trial His attitude towards the audience and his words to the jury His execution
Casimir DelavigneAn appreciation of the man and of the poetThe origin of the hatred of the old school of literature for the newSome reflections upon Marino Faliero and the Enfants d'ÉdouardWhy Casimir Delavigne was more a comedy writer than a tragic poetWhere he found the ideas for his chief plays
Casimir Delavigne An appreciation of the man and the poet The origin of the dislike the old school of literature had for the new Some thoughts on Marino Faliero and the Enfants d'Édouard Why Casimir Delavigne was more known as a comedy writer than a tragic poet Where he found the inspiration for his main plays
Talma in the École des VieillardsOne of his lettersOrigin of his name and of his familyTamerlan at the pension VerdierTalma's débutDugazon's adviceMore advice from ShakespeareOpinions of the critics of the day upon the débutantTalma's passion for his art
Talma in the École des Vieillards One of his letters Origin of his name and family Tamerlan at the pension Verdier Talma's debut Dugazon's advice More advice from Shakespeare Contemporary critics' opinions of the newcomer Talma's passion for his art
MY MEMOIRS
Vol. III
1826 TO 1830
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
I become a fully fledged employéBad playsThibautMy studies with himWhere they have been of use to meAmaury and the consumptivesMy readingWalter ScottCooperByronThe pleasure of eating sauerkraut at the Parthenon.
I become a fully fledged employeeBad playsThibautMy studies with himWhere they have been of use to meAmaury and the people with tuberculosisMy readingWalter ScottCooperByronThe joy of eating sauerkraut at the Parthenon.
Byron's childhoodHis grief at being lameMary DuffThe Malvern fortune-tellerHow Byron and Robert Peel became acquaintedMiss ParkerMiss ChaworthVerses on her portraitMrs. MustersLady MorganEnglish Bards and Scotch ReviewersByron's letters to his motherHe takes his seat in the House of Lords.
Byron's childhoodHis grief at being lameMary DuffThe Malvern fortune-tellerHow Byron and Robert Peel became acquaintedMiss ParkerMiss ChaworthVerses on her portraitMrs. MustersLady MorganEnglish Bards and Scotch ReviewersByron's letters to his motherHe takes his seat in the House of Lords.
Byron at LisbonHow he quarrelled with his own countrymenHis poem Childe HaroldHis fits of mad folly and subsequent depressionHis marriageHis conjugal squabblesHe again quits EnglandHis farewell to wife and childHis life and amours at VeniceHe sets out for GreeceHis arrival at MissolonghiHis illness and death.
Byron in Lisbon How he argued with his fellow countrymen His poem Childe Harold His episodes of crazy behavior and later depression His marriage His marital disputes He leaves England again His goodbye to his wife and child His life and romances in Venice He heads to Greece His arrival in Missolonghi His illness and death.
Usurped celebrityM. Lemercier and his worksRacan's white hareLe Fiesque by M. AncelotThe Romantic artists SchefferDelacroixSigalonSchnetzCoignietBoulanger GéricaultLa Méduse in the artist's studioLord Byron's funeral obsequies in EnglandSheridan's body claimed for debt.
Usurped celebrity M. Lemercier and his works Racan's white hare Le Fiesque by M. Ancelot The Romantic artists Scheffer Delacroix Sigalon Schnetz Coigniet Boulanger Géricault La Méduse in the artist's studio Lord Byron's funeral services in England Sheridan's body claimed for debt.
My mother comes to live with meA Duc de Chartres born to meChateaubriand and M. de VillèleEpistolary brevityRe-establishment of the CensorshipA King of France should never be illBulletins of the health of Louis XVIII.His last moments and deathOde by Victor HugoM. Torbet and Napoleon's tombLa Fayette's voyage to AmericaThe ovations showered upon him.
My mom comes to live with me. A Duke of Chartres born to me. Chateaubriand and M. de Villèle. Short letters. The return of censorship. A King of France should never be sick. Updates on the health of Louis XVIII. His last moments and death. Poem by Victor Hugo. M. Torbet and Napoleon's tomb. La Fayette's trip to America. The celebrations he received.
Tallancourt and BetzThe café HollandaisMy Quiroga cloakFirst challengeA lesson in shootingThe eve of my duelAnalysis of my sensationsMy opponent fails to keep his appointmentThe seconds hunt him outThe duelTallancourt and the mad dog.
Tallancourt and Betz The café Hollandais My Quiroga cloak First challenge A lesson in shooting The eve of my duel Analysis of my feelings My opponent misses his appointment The seconds track him down The duel Tallancourt and the crazy dog.
The Duc d'Orléans is given the title of Royal HighnessThe coronation of Charles X.Account of the ceremony by Madame la Duchesse d'OrléansDeath of Ferdinand of NaplesDe La ville de MiremontLe Cid d'AndalousieM. Pierre LebrunA reading at the camp at CompiègneM. Taylor is appointed a royal commissioner to the Théâtre-FrançaisThe curé BergeronM. ViennetTwo of his lettersPichat and his Léonidas.
The Duc d'Orléans is given the title of Royal Highness. The coronation of Charles X. Account of the ceremony by Madame la Duchesse d'Orléans. Death of Ferdinand of Naples. De La ville de Miremont Le Cid d'Andalousie. M. Pierre Lebrun. A reading at the camp at Compiègne. M. Taylor is appointed a royal commissioner to the Théâtre-Français. The curé Bergeron. M. Viennet. Two of his letters. Pichat and his Léonidas.
Death of General FoyHis funeralThe Royal HighnessAssassination of Paul-Louis CourierDeath of the Emperor AlexanderComparison of England and RussiaThe reason why these two powers have increased during the last centuryHow Napoleon meant to conquer India.
Death of General Foy His funeral The Royal Highness Assassination of Paul-Louis Courier Death of Emperor Alexander Comparison of England and Russia The reason why these two powers have grown during the last century How Napoleon intended to conquer India.
The Emperor AlexanderLetter from Czar Nicolas to KaramsineHistory after the style of Suetonius and Saint-SimonCatherine and PotemkinMadame BraniskaThe cost of the imperial cab-driveA ball at M. de Caulaincourt'sThe man with the pipeThe emperor's boatman and coachman.
The Emperor AlexanderLetter from Czar Nicolas to KaramsineHistory after the style of Suetonius and Saint-SimonCatherine and PotemkinMadame BraniskaThe cost of the imperial cab rideA ball at M. de Caulaincourt'sThe guy with the pipeThe emperor's boatman and driver.
Alexander leaves St. PetersburgHis presentiments of his deathThe two stars seen at TaganrogThe emperor's illnessHis last momentsHow they learnt of his death in St. PetersburgThe Grand-Duke ConstantineHis character and tastesWhy he renounced his right to the imperial throneJeannette Groudzenska.
Alexander leaves St. Petersburg His feelings about his own death The two stars seen at Taganrog The emperor's illness His final moments How they found out about his death in St. Petersburg The Grand-Duke Constantine His personality and interests Why he gave up his claim to the imperial throne Jeannette Groudzenska.
Rousseau and RomieuConversation with the porterThe eight hours' candleThe Deux MagotsAt what hour one should wind up one's watchM. le sous-préfet enjoys a jokeHenry MonnierA paragraph of informationOn suppersOn cigars.
Rousseau and RomieuConversation with the porterThe eight hours' candleThe Deux MagotsAt what time should one wind up their watchM. le sous-préfet enjoys a jokeHenry MonnierA paragraph of informationOn dinnersOn cigars.
The lanternLe Chasse et l'AmourRousseau's part in itThe couplet about the hareThe couplet de factureHow there may be hares and haresReception at l'AmbiguMy first receipts as an authorWho Porcher wasWhy no one might say anything against Mélesville.
The lanternLe Chasse et l'AmourRousseau's role in itThe couplet about the hareThe couplet de factureHow there might be hares and haresReception at l'AmbiguMy first earnings as an authorWho Porcher wasWhy no one could say anything negative about Mélesville.
The success of my first playMy three storiesM. Marle and his orthographyMadame SetierA bad speculationThe Pâtre, by MontvoisinThe OreillerMadame Desbordes-ValmoreHow she became a poetessMadame Amable TastuThe Dernier jour de l'annéeZéphire.
The success of my first play My three stories M. Marle and his orthography Madame Setier A bad speculation The Pâtre, by Montvoisin The Oreiller Madame Desbordes-Valmore How she became a poetess Madame Amable Tastu The Dernier jour de l'année Zéphire.
Talma's illnessHow he would have acted TassoHis nephewsHe receives a visit from M. de QuélenWhy his children renounced his faithHis deathLa Noce et l'EnterrementOudard lectures me on my fondness for theatre-goingThe capital reply that put the Palais-Royal in a gay humourI still keep the confidence of Lassagne and de la PonceI obtain a success anonymously at the Porte-Saint-Martin.
Talma's illness How he would have acted Tasso His nephews He gets a visit from M. de Quélen Why his kids gave up his faith His death La Noce et l'Enterrement Oudard lectures me on my love for going to the theater The perfect response that lifted the mood at the Palais-Royal I still have the trust of Lassagne and de la Ponce I achieve success anonymously at the Porte-Saint-Martin.
Soulié at the mechanical saw-millHis platonic love of goldI desire to write a drama with himI translate FiesqueDeath of Auguste LafargeMy pay is increased and my position loweredFélix Deviolaine, condemned by the medical faculty, is saved by illnessLouis XI. à PéronneTalma's theatrical wardrobeThe loi de justice et d'amourThe disbanding of the National Guard.
Soulié at the mechanical sawmill. His idealistic passion for gold. I want to write a play with him. I’m translating Fiesque. Death of Auguste Lafarge. My pay has gone up, but my status has dropped. Félix Deviolaine, rejected by the medical faculty, is saved by illness. Louis XI. à Péronne. Talma's theater wardrobe. The loi de justice et d'amour. The disbanding of the National Guard.
English actors in ParisLiterary importationsTrente Ans, or la Vie d'un JoueurThe Hamlet of Kemble and Miss SmithsonA bas-relief of Mademoiselle de FauveauVisit to Frédéric SouliéHe declines to write Christine with meA night attackI come across Adèle d'Alvin once moreI spend the night au violon. 198
English actors in Paris Literary importations Trente Ans, or la Vie d'un Joueur The Hamlet of Kemble and Miss Smithson A bas-relief of Mademoiselle de Fauveau Visit to Frédéric Soulié He declines to write Christine with me A night attack I come across Adèle d'Alvin once more I spend the night au violon. 198
Future landmarksCompliments to the Duc de BordeauxVotesCauchois-Lemaire's Orléaniste brochureThe lake of EnghienColonel Bro's parrotDoctor FerrusMorriselA tip-top funeral cortègeHunting in full cryAn autopsyExplanation of the death of the parrot.
Future landmarks Compliments to the Duc de Bordeaux Votes Cauchois-Lemaire's Orléaniste brochure The lake of Enghien Colonel Bro's parrot Doctor Ferrus Morrisel A top-notch funeral procession Hunting in full cry An autopsy Explanation of the parrot's death.
Barthélemy and MéryM. Éliça GallayMéry the draught-player and anatomistL'Épître à Sidi MahmoudThe Ponthieu librarySouléThe VilléliadeBarthélemy the printerMéry the improvisatorThe Voux de la nouvelle annéeThe pastiche of Lucrèce.
Barthélemy and Méry M. Éliça Gallay Méry the draftsman and anatomist L'Épître à Sidi Mahmoud The Ponthieu library Soulé The Villéliade Barthélemy the printer Méry the improviser The Voux de la nouvelle année The pastiche of Lucrèce.
I pass from the Secretarial Department to the Record OfficeM. BichetWherein I resemble PironMy spare timeM. Pieyre and M. Parseval de GrandmaisonA scene missing in DistraitLa PeyrouseA success all to myself.
I move from the Secretary's Office to the Records Office. Bichet Where I resemble Piron My free time M. Pieyre and M. Parseval de Grandmaison A scene not included in Distrait La Peyrouse A success all to myself.
The painter LethièreBrutus unveiled by M. PonsardMadame HannemannGohierAndrieuxRenaudDesgenettesLarrey, Augereau and the Egyptian mummySoldiers of the new schoolMy dramatic educationI enter the offices of the Forestry DepartmentThe cupboard full of empty bottlesThree days away from the officeAm summoned before M. Deviolaine.
The painter Lethière Brutus was revealed by M. Ponsard Madame Hannemann Gohier Andrieux Renaud Desgenettes Larrey, Augereau and the Egyptian mummy Soldiers of the new school My dramatic education I enter the offices of the Forestry Department The cupboard full of empty bottles Three days away from the office Am summoned before M. Deviolaine.
Conclusion of ChristineA patron, after a fashionNodier recommends me to TaylorThe Royal Commissary and the author of HécubeSemi-official reading before TaylorOfficial reading before the CommitteeI am received with acclamationThe intoxication of successHow history is writtenM. Deviolaine's incredulityPicard's opinions concerning my playNodier's opinionSecond reading at the Théâtre-Français and definite acceptance.
Conclusion of ChristineA patron, in a wayNodier suggests me to TaylorThe Royal Commissary and the author of HécubeSemi-official reading before TaylorOfficial reading before the CommitteeI am welcomed with cheersThe thrill of successHow history is recordedM. Deviolaine's disbeliefPicard's views on my playNodier's viewSecond reading at the Théâtre-Français and final approval.
Cordelier-DelanoueA sitting of the AthénéeM. VillenaveHis familyThe one hundred and thirty-two NantaisCathelineauThe hunt aux bleusForestA chapter of historySauveurThe Royalist CommitteeSouchuThe miraculous tombCarrier.
Cordelier-Delanoue A meeting at the Athénée M. Villenave His family The one hundred and thirty-two Nantais Cathelineau The hunt aux bleus Forest A chapter of history Sauveur The Royalist Committee Souchu The miraculous tomb Carrier.
M. Villenave's houseThe master's despotic ruleThe savant's coquetryDescription of the sanctuary of the man of scienceI am admitted, thanks to an autograph of BuonaparteThe crevice in the wallThe eight thousand foliosThe pastel by LatourVoyages of discovery for an Elzevir or a FaustThe fall of the portrait and the death of the original.
M. Villenave's house The master's harsh control The scholar's charm Description of the haven of the scientist I'm allowed in, thanks to an autograph of Buonaparte The crack in the wall The eight thousand volumes The pastel by Latour Adventures for an Elzevir or a Faust The falling of the portrait and the death of the original.
First representation of Soulié's Roméo et JulietteAnaïs and LockroyWhy French actresses cannot act JulietThe studies of the ConservatoireA second Christine at the Théâtre-FrançaisM. Évariste Dumoulin and Madame ValmonzeyConspiracy against meI give up my turn to have my play producedHow I found the subject of Henri III.My opinion of that play.
First representation of Soulié's Roméo et Juliette Anaïs and Lockroy Why French actresses can't act Juliet The studies of the Conservatoire A second Christine at the Théâtre-Français M. Évariste Dumoulin and Madame Valmonzey Conspiracy against me I give up my chance to have my play produced How I found the subject of Henri III. My thoughts on that play.
The reading of Henri III. at M. Villenave's and M. Roqueplan'sAnother reading at Firmin'sBéranger is presentA few words about his influence and popularityEffect produced by my dramaReception by the Comédie-FrançaiseStruggle for the distribution of partsM. de Broval's ultimatumConvicted of the crime of poetry I appeal to the Duc d'OrléansHis Royal Highness withholds my salaryM. Laffitte lends me three thousand francsCondemnation of Béranger.
The reading of Henri III. at M. Villenave's and M. Roqueplan's. Another reading at Firmin's. Béranger is present. A few words about his influence and popularity. The impact of my drama. Reception by the Comédie-Française. Struggle for the distribution of roles. M. de Broval's ultimatum. Convicted of the crime of poetry, I appeal to the Duc d'Orléans. His Royal Highness withholds my salary. M. Laffitte lends me three thousand francs. Condemnation of Béranger.
The Duc d'Orléans has my salary stoppedA scribbler (folliculaire)Henri III. and the CensorshipMy mother is seized with paralysisCazalEdmond HalphenA call on the Duc d'OrléansFirst night of Henri III.Effect is produced on M. DeviolaineM. de Broval's congratulations.
The Duke of Orléans has my pay on hold. A writer (a gossip columnist) about Henri III. and the censorship. My mother has had a stroke. Cazal, Edmond Halphen. A visit to the Duke of Orléans. First night of Henri III. An impression is made on Mr. Deviolaine. Mr. de Broval's congratulations.
The day following my victoryHenri III. is interdictedI obtain an audience with M. de MartignacHe removes the interdiction-Les hommes-obstaclesThe Duc d'Orléans sends for me into his boxHis talk with Charles X. on the subject of my dramaAnother scribblerVisit to CarrelGosset's shooting-box and pistols No. 5An impossible duel.
The day after my victory, Henri III. is banned. I get a meeting with M. de Martignac, and he lifts the ban—Les hommes-obstacles. The Duc d'Orléans invites me to his box. He discusses my play with Charles X. Another writer. A visit to Carrel. Gosset's shooting lodge and pistols No. 5. An impossible duel.
The ArsenalNodier's houseThe master's profileThe congress of bibliophilesThe three candlesDebureauMademoiselle Mars and MerlinNodier's familyHis friendsIn which houses I am at my bestThe salon of the ArsenalNodier as a teller of talesThe ball and the warming-pan.
The ArsenalNodier's houseThe master's profileThe meeting of bibliophilesThe three candlesDebureauMademoiselle Mars and MerlinNodier's familyHis friendsIn which houses I shineThe salon of the ArsenalNodier as a storytellerThe party and the warming-pan.
Oudard transmits to me the desires of the Duc d'OrléansI am appointed assistant librarianHow this saved His Highness four hundred francsRivalry with Casimir DelavignePetition of the Classical School against Romantic productionsLetter of support from Mademoiselle DuchesnoisA fantastic danceThe person who called Racine a blackguardFine indignation of the ConstitutionnelFirst representation of Marino Faliero
Oudard informs me of the wishes of the Duc d'OrléansI am appointed assistant librarianHow this saved His Highness four hundred francsRivalry with Casimir DelavignePetition of the Classical School against Romantic worksLetter of support from Mademoiselle DuchesnoisAn amazing danceThe person who referred to Racine as a blackguardGreat outrage of the ConstitutionnelFirst performance of Marino Faliero
MesmerismExperiment during a tranceI submit to being mesmerisedMy observation upon itI myself start to mesmeriseExperiment made in a diligenceAnother experiment in the house of the procureur de la République of JoignyLittle Marie D****Her political predictionsI cure her of fear.
Mesmerism Experiment during a trance I allow myself to be mesmerized My observation on it I begin to mesmerize Experiment conducted with care Another experiment at the house of the public prosecutor of Joigny Little Marie D**** Her political predictions I free her from fear.
Fresh trials of newspaper editorsThe Mouton-enragéFontanHarel's witticism concerning himThe Fils de l'Homme before the Police CourtThe author pleads his cause in verseM. Guillebert's prosePrison charges at Sainte-PélagieEmbarrassment of the Duc d'Orléans about a historical portraitThe two usurpations.
Fresh trials of newspaper editors The Mouton-enragé Fontan Harel's witticism about him The Fils de l'Homme before the Police Court The author defends his case in verse M. Guillebert's prose Prison charges at Sainte-Pélagie The Duc d'Orléans' embarrassment over a historical portrait The two usurpations.
The things that are the greatest enemies to the success of a playThe honesty of Mademoiselle Mars as an actressHer dressing-roomThe habitués at her supper-partiesVatoutDenniéeBecquetMornayMademoiselle Mars in her own homeHer last days on the stageMaterial result of the success of Henri III.My first speculationThe recasting of ChristineWhere I looked for my inspirationTwo other ideas.
The things that are the biggest obstacles to a play's success: the honesty of Mademoiselle Mars as an actress, her dressing room, the regulars at her supper parties—Vatout, Denniée, Becquet, Mornay, Mademoiselle Mars in her own home, her final days on stage, the financial outcome of the success of Henri III., my first investment, the recasting of Christine, where I sought out my inspiration, and two other ideas.
Victor HugoHis birthHis motherLes Chassebouf and les CornetCaptain HugoThe signification of his nameVictor's godfatherThe Hugo family in CorsicaM. Hugo is called to Naples by Joseph BonaparteHe is appointed colonel and governor of the province of AvellinoRecollections of the poet's early childhoodFra DiavoloJoseph, King of SpainColonel Hugo is made a general, count, marquis and major-domoThe Archbishop of TarragonaMadame Hugo and her children in ParisThe convent of Feuillantines.
Victor Hugo His birth His mother Les Chassebouf and les Cornet Captain Hugo The meaning of his name Victor's godfather The Hugo family in Corsica Mr. Hugo is called to Naples by Joseph Bonaparte He is appointed colonel and governor of the province of Avellino Memories of the poet's early childhood Fra Diavolo Joseph, King of Spain Colonel Hugo is promoted to general, count, marquis, and major-domo The Archbishop of Tarragona Madame Hugo and her children in Paris The convent of Feuillantines.
Departure for SpainJourney from Paris to BayonneThe treasureOrder of march of the convoyM. du SaillantM. de CotadillaIrunErnaniSalinasThe battalion of écloppés (cripples)Madame Hugo's supplies of provisionsThe forty Dutch grenadiersMondragonThe precipiceBurgosCeladasAlerteThe queen's review.
Departure for Spain Journey from Paris to Bayonne The treasure Order of march of the convoy M. du Saillant M. de Cotadilla Irun Ernani Salinas The battalion of écloppés (cripples) Madame Hugo's supplies of provisions The forty Dutch grenadiers Mondragon The precipice Burgos Celadas Alerte The queen's review.
SegoviaM. de TillyThe AlcazarThe doubloonsThe castle of M. de la Calprenède and that of a Spanish grandeeThe bourdaloueOteroThe Dutchmen againThe GuadarramaArrival at MadridThe palace of MasseranoThe cometThe CollegeDon Manoël and Don BazilioTacitus and PlautusLilloThe winter of 1812 to 1813The EmpecinadoThe glass of eau sucréeThe army of merinoesReturn to Paris.
SegoviaM. de TillyThe AlcazarThe doubloonsThe castle of M. de la Calprenède and that of a Spanish nobleThe bourdaloueOteroThe Dutchmen againThe GuadarramaArrival at MadridThe palace of MasseranoThe cometThe CollegeDon Manoël and Don BazilioTacitus and PlautusLilloThe winter of 1812 to 1813The EmpecinadoThe glass of sweet waterThe army of merinoesReturn to Paris.
The college and the garden of the FeuillantinesGrenadier or generalVictor Hugo's first appearance in publicHe obtains honourable mention at the Academy examinationHe carries off three prizes in the Jeux FlorauxHan d'IslandeThe poet and the bodyguardHugo's marriageThe Odes et BalladesProposition made by cousin Cornet.
The college and the garden of the FeuillantinesGrenadier or generalVictor Hugo's first public appearanceHe gets honorable mention at the Academy examHe wins three prizes in the Jeux FlorauxHan d'IslandeThe poet and the bodyguardHugo's marriageThe Odes et BalladesProposal made by cousin Cornet.
LéopoldineThe opinions of the son of the VendéenneThe Delon conspiracyHugo offers Delon shelterLouis XVIII. bestows a pension of twelve hundred francs on the author of the Odes et BalladesThe poet at the office of the director-general des postesHow he learns the existence of the cabinet noirHe is made a chevalier of the Legion d'honneurBeauchesne-Bug-JargalThe Ambassador of Austria's soiréeOde à la ColonneCromwellHow Marion Delorme was written.
Léopoldine The opinions of the son of the Vendéenne The Delon conspiracy Hugo offers Delon shelter Louis XVIII. grants a pension of twelve hundred francs to the author of the Odes et Ballades The poet at the office of the director-general des postes How he finds out about the cabinet noir He is made a chevalier of the Legion d'honneur Beauchesne-Bug-Jargal The Ambassador of Austria's soirée Ode à la ColonneCromwell How Marion Delorme was written.
Reading of Marion Delorme at the house of DevériaSteeplechase of directorsMarion Delorme is stopped by the CensorshipHugo obtains an audience with Charles X.His drama is definitely interdictedThey send him the brevet of a pension, which he declinesHe sets to work on Hernani and completes it in twenty-four days.
Reading of Marion Delorme at Devéria's house is interrupted by the Censorship. Hugo gets a meeting with Charles X. His play is officially banned. They offer him a pension, which he turns down. He starts working on Hernani and finishes it in twenty-four days.
The invasion of barbariansRehearsals of HernaniMademoiselle Mars and the lines about the lionThe scene over the portraitsHugo takes away from Mademoiselle Mars the part of Doña SolMichelot's flattering complaisance to the publicThe quatrain about the cupboardJoanny.
The invasion of barbarians Rehearsals of Hernani Mademoiselle Mars and the lines about the lion The scene over the portraits Hugo takes away from Mademoiselle Mars the part of Doña Sol Michelot's flattering complaisance to the public The quatrain about the cupboard Joanny.
Alfred de VignyThe man and his worksHarel, the manager at the OdéonDownfall of Soulié's ChristineParenthesis about LassaillyLetter of Harel, with preface by myself and postscript by SouliéI read my Christine at the OdéonHarel asks me to put it into proseFirst representation of the More de VeniseThe actors and the papers.
Alfred de Vigny The man and his works Harel, the manager at the Odéon Downfall of Soulié's Christine Parenthesis about Lassailly Letter of Harel, with a preface by me and a postscript by Soulié I read my Christine at the Odéon Harel asks me to turn it into prose First performance of the More de Venise The actors and the papers.
Citizen-general BarrasDoctor Cabarrus introduces me to himBarras's only two regretsHis dinnersThe Princess de Chimay's footmanFauche-BorelThe Duc de Bordeaux makes a messHistory lesson given to an ambassadorWalter Scott and BarrasThe last happiness of the old directeurHis death.
Citizen-general Barras Doctor Cabarrus introduces me to him Barras's only two regrets His dinners The Princess de Chimay's footman Fauche-Borel The Duc de Bordeaux makes a mess History lesson given to an ambassador Walter Scott and Barras The last happiness of the old directeur His death.
MY MEMOIRS
Vol. IV
Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
BOOK I
BOOK I
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER I
Mademoiselle Georges' houseHarel and Jules JaninYoung Tom and PopolThe latter's prayer against choleraGeorges' Oriental style of livingHer cleanlinessHarel's fault to the contraryTwenty-four thousand francs flung out of the windowSaint AnthonyPiaff-PiaffHis dissolutenessHis deathHis funeral oration
Mademoiselle Georges' home, Harel and Jules Janin, Young Tom and Popol, Popol's prayer against cholera, Georges' Eastern lifestyle, her cleanliness, Harel's opposite behavior, twenty-four thousand francs wasted, Saint Anthony, Piaff-Piaff, his carefree way of living, his death, and his funeral speech.
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER II
M. Briffaut, Censor and AcademicianHistory of Ninus II.M. de LourdoueixThe idea of AntonyThe piece received by the Français is stopped by the CensorshipThe Duc de ChartresNegotiations for his presence with that of his two brothers at the first representation of ChristineLouëtAn autograph of the Prince Royal
M. Briffaut, Censor and Academician, the story of Ninus II., M. de Lourdoueix, the concept of Antony, the work blocked by Censorship at the Français, the Duc de Chartres, talks about his and his two brothers' attendance at the first showing of Christine, Louët, an autograph from the Prince Royal.
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER III
The first representation of HernaniThe old ace of spadesThe old man has a quarrelParodiesOrigin of the story of Cabrion and of PipeletEugène Sue and DesmaresSoulié returns to meHe offers me fifty of his workmen in the capacity of applaudersFirst representation of ChristineA supper at my lodgingsHugo and de Vigny correct the objectionable lines
The first performance of Hernani, the old ace of spades, an argument with the old man, parodies, the origin of the Cabrion and Pipelet story, Eugène Sue and Desmares, Soulié comes back to me offering fifty of his workers as audience members, the first performance of Christine, a dinner at my place, Hugo and de Vigny revising the troublesome lines.
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER IV
A passing cabMadame Dorval in the IncendiaireTwo actressesThe Duc d'Orléans asks for the Cross of the Legion of Honour on my behalfHis recommendation has no effectM. EmpisMadame Lafond's SalonMy costume as ArnauteMadame MalibranBrothers and sisters in Art
A passing cab. Madame Dorval in the Incendiaire. Two actresses. The Duc d'Orléans requests the Cross of the Legion of Honour on my behalf. His endorsement has no effect. M. Empis. Madame Lafond's Salon. My costume as Arnaute. Madame Malibran. Brothers and sisters in Art.
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER V
Why the Duc d'Orléans' recommendation on the subject of my croix d'honneur failedThe indemnity of a milliardLa Fayette's journey to AuvergneHis reception at Grenoble, Vizille and at[Pg vi] LyonsCharles X.'s journey to AlsaceVarennes and NancyOpening of the ChambersThe royal speech and the Address of the 221Article 14The conquest of Algiers and the recapture of our Rhine frontiers
Why the Duke of Orléans' request for my honor cross didn't succeed. The billion-franc indemnity. La Fayette's trip to Auvergne, his warm reception in Grenoble, Vizille, and at[Pg vi] Lyon. Charles X's journey to Alsace, Varennes, and Nancy. Opening of the Chambers, the royal address and the Address of the 221, Article 14, the conquest of Algiers and the reclamation of our Rhine borders.
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VI
The soirée on 31 May 1830 at the Palais-RoyalThe King of NaplesA question of etiquetteHow the King of France ought to be addressedThe real Charles X.M. de SalvandyThe first flames of the volcanoThe Duc de Chartres sends me to inquire into the commotionAlphonse SignolI tear him from the clutches of a soldier of the Garde royalHis irritation and threatsThe volcano nothing but a fire of straw
The assembly on May 31, 1830, at the Palais-Royal, the King of Naples, an etiquette question, how to address the King of France, the real Charles X, M. de Salvandy, the first signs of unrest, the Duc de Chartres sends me to check on the disturbance, Alphonse Signol, I pull him away from a soldier of the Garde royal, his irritation and threats, the trouble turns out to be a minor issue.
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VII
A pressing affairOne witness lost, and two foundRochefortSignol at the Théâtre des ItaliensHe insults Lieutenant MarulazThe two swordsThe duelSignol is killedVictorine and le ChiffonnierDeath steps in
An urgent situation, one witness gone, and two found: Rochefort, Signol at the Théâtre des Italiens, he insults Lieutenant Marulaz. The two knives, the duel, Signol is killed, Victorine and le Chiffonnier, death intervenes.
BOOK II
BOOK II
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER I
Alphonse KarrThe cuirassierThe medal for life saving and the Cross of the Légion d'honneurKarr's home at MontmartreSous les tilleuls and the criticsThe taking of AlgiersM. Dupin seniorWhy he did not write his MemoirsSigning of the Ordinances of JulyReasons that prevented my going to Algiers
Alphonse Karr, the cuirassier, the life-saving medal and the Cross of the Légion d'honneur, Karr's home in Montmartre, Sous les tilleuls, and the critics, the taking of Algiers, M. Dupin senior, why he didn’t write his Memoirs, signing of the July Ordinances, reasons that kept me from going to Algiers.
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER II
The third storey of No. 7 in the rue de l'UniversitéThe first results of the OrdinancesThe café du RoiÉtienne AragoFrançois AragoThe AcademyLa BourseLe Palais-RoyalMadame de LeuvenJourney in search of her husband and sonProtest of the journalistsNames of the signatories
The third floor of No. 7 on rue de l'Université, the first effects of the Ordinances, the café du Roi, Étienne Arago, François Arago, the Academy, La Bourse, Le Palais-Royal, Madame de Leuven, a journey to find her husband and son, protests from journalists, names of the signatories.
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER III
The morning of July 27Visit to my motherPaul FoucherAmy RobsartArmand CarrelThe office of the TempsBaudeThe Commissary of PoliceThe three locksmithsThe office of the NationalCadet GassicourtColonel GourgaudM. de RémusatPhysiognomy of the passers-by [Pg vii]
The morning of July 27, visiting my mother, Paul Foucher, Amy Robsart, Armand Carrel, the office of the Temps, Baude, the Police Commissioner, the three locksmiths, the office of the National, Cadet Gassicourt, Colonel Gourgaud, M. de Rémusat, the appearance of passers-by.[Pg vii]
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER IV
Doctor ThibautThe Government of Gérard and MortemartÉtienne Arago and Mazue, the Superintendent of PoliceThe café GobillardFire at the guard-house in the place de la BourseThe first barricadesThe night
Doctor Thibaut, the Government of Gérard and Mortemart, Étienne Arago and Mazue, the Police Superintendent, the café Gobillard, fire at the guardhouse in the Place de la Bourse, the first barricades, the night.
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER V
The morning of the 27thJoubertCharles TesteLa Petite JacobinièreChemist RobinetThe arms used in Sergent MathieuPillage of an armourer's storesThe three Royal GuardsA tall and fair young manOudard's fears 105
The morning of the 27th, Joubert, Charles Teste, La Petite Jacobinière, chemist Robinet, the weapons used in Sergent Mathieu, looting of an armorer's supplies, the three Royal Guards, a tall and fair young man, Oudard's concerns.
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VI
The aspect of the rue de RichelieuCharrasL'École polytechniqueThe head with the wigThe café of the Porte Saint-HonoréThe tricoloured flagI become head of a troopMy landlord gives me noticeA gentleman who distributes powderThe captain of the 15th Light Infantry
Part of the rue de Richelieu, Charras, L'École polytechnique, the head with the wig, the café at the Porte Saint-Honoré, the tricolor flag, I become leader of a troop, my landlord gives me notice, a man distributing powder, the captain of the 15th Light Infantry.
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VII
The attack on the Hôtel de VilleRoutI take refuge at M. Lethière'sThe newsMy landlord becomes generousGeneral La FayetteTaschereauBérangerThe list of the Provisional GovernmentHonest mistake of the Constitutionnel
The attack on the Hôtel de Ville, Rout. I take refuge at M. Lethière's. The news, my landlord becomes generous, General La Fayette, Taschereau, Béranger, the list of the Provisional Government, the honest mistake of the Constitutionnel.
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER VIII
Invasion of the Artillery MuseumArmour of François I.Charles IX.'s arquebuseLa place de l'OdéonWhat Charras had been doingThe uniform of the École polytechniqueMillotteThe prison MontaiguThe barracks of l'EstrapadeD'HostelA BonapartistRiding-master ChopinLothonThe general in command
Invasion of the Artillery Museum, armor of François I, Charles IX's arquebus, the place of the Odéon, what Charras had been doing, the uniform of L'École polytechnique, Millotte, the prison Montaigu, the barracks of l'Estrapade, D'Hostel, a Bonapartist Riding-master, Chopin, Lothon, the general in command.
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER IX
Aspect of the LouvreFight on the Pont des ArtsThe dead and woundedA cannon ball for myselfMadame Guyet-DesfontainesReturn from the Babylone barracksCharras's cockadeThe taking of the TuileriesA copy of ChristineQuadrille danced in the Tuileries courtThe men who made the Revolution of 1830 [Pg viii]
Scene at the Louvre, fighting on the Pont des Arts, the dead and wounded, a cannonball for myself, Madame Guyet-Desfontaines, return from the Babylone barracks, Charras's cockade, capturing the Tuileries, a copy of Christine, Quadrille danced in the Tuileries courtyard, the men who made the Revolution of 1830.[Pg viii]
BOOK III
BOOK III
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER I
I go in search of OudardThe house at the corner of the rue de RohanOudard is with LaffitteDegouséeGeneral Pajol and M. DupinThe officers of the 53rd RegimentInterior of Laffitte's salonPanicA deputation comes to offer La Fayette the command of ParisHe acceptsÉtienne Arago and the tricoloured cockadeHistory of the Hôtel de Ville from eight in the morning to half-past three in the afternoon
I’m looking for Oudard. The house at the corner of Rue de Rohan. Oudard is with Laffitte, Degousée, General Pajol, and M. Dupin. The officers of the 53rd Regiment. Inside Laffitte's salon, there's panic. A delegation arrives to offer La Fayette the command of Paris. He accepts. Étienne Arago and the tricolor cockade. A history of the Hôtel de Ville from eight in the morning to three-thirty in the afternoon.
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER II
General La Fayette at the Hôtel de VilleCharras and his men"The Prunes of Monsieur"The Municipal CommissionIts first ActCasimir Périer's bankGeneral GérardThe Duc de ChoiseulWhat happened at Saint-CloudThe three negotiatorsIt is too lateM. d'Argout with Laffitte
General La Fayette at the City Hall, Charras and his men, "The Prunes of Monsieur," the Municipal Commission, its first Act, Casimir Périer's bank, General Gérard, the Duke of Choiseul, what happened at Saint-Cloud, the three negotiators, it's too late, M. d'Argout with Laffitte.
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER III
Alexander de la BordeOdilon BarrotColonel DumoulinHippolyte BonnelierMy studyA note in Oudard's handwritingThe Duc de Chartres is arrested at MontrougeThe danger he incurred and how he was savedI propose to go to Soissons to fetch gunpowderI procure my commission from General GérardLa Fayette draws up a proclamation for meThe painter bardM. Thiers to the fore once more
Alexander de la Borde, Odilon Barrot, Colonel Dumoulin, Hippolyte Bonnelier, my study, a note in Oudard's handwriting, the Duc de Chartres is arrested at Montrouge, the danger he faced and how he was rescued, I plan to go to Soissons to acquire gunpowder, I get my commission from General Gérard, La Fayette writes a proclamation for me, the painter bard M. Thiers is center stage again.
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER IV
Gee up, Polignac!André MarchaisPost-master at BourgetI display the Tricolour on my carriageBard joins meM. Cunin-GridaineOld LevasseurStruggle with himI blow out his brains!Two old acquaintancesThe terror of Jean-LouisOur halt at Villers-CotteretsHutinSupper with Paillet
Let’s go, Polignac! André Marchais, postmaster at Bourget, I show off the Tricolor on my carriage. Bard joins me. M. Cunin-Gridaine, Old Levasseur. I confront him. I blow his brains out! Two old friends, the terror of Jean-Louis. Our stop at Villers-Cotterets. Hutin. Dinner with Paillet.
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER V
Arrival at SoissonsStrategic preparationsReconnaissance round the magazineHutin and Bard plant the tricolour flag upon the cathedralI climb the wall of the powder magazineCaptain MollardSergeant RagonLieutenant-Colonel d'OrcourtParleys with themThey promise me neutrality [Pg ix]
Arrival at Soissons, strategic preparations, reconnaissance around the magazine, Hutin and Bard raise the tricolor flag on the cathedral, I climb the wall of the powder magazine, Captain Mollard, Sergeant Ragon, Lieutenant-Colonel d'Orcourt, discussions with them, they promise me neutrality.[Pg ix]
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VI
How matters had proceeded with the sacristanThe four-inch gunBard as gunnerThe commander of the fortLieutenant TingaM. de LenfernaM. BonvilliersMadame de LinièresThe revolt of the negroesThe conditions upon which the commander of the fort signed the orderM. MoreauM. QuinetteThe Mayor of SoissonsBard and the green plums
How things went with the sacristan, the four-inch gun, Bard as the gunner, the fort's commander, Lieutenant Tinga, M. de Lenferna, M. Bonvilliers, Madame de Linières, the revolt of the black people, the conditions under which the fort's commander signed the order, M. Moreau, M. Quinette, the Mayor of Soissons, Bard and the green plums.
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VII
The Mayor of SoissonsThe excise-office powderM. Jousselin The hatchet belonging to the warehouse-keeperM. QuinetteI break open the door of the powder magazineTriumphant exit from SoissonsM. Mennesson attempts to have me arrestedThe Guards of the Duc d'OrléansM. BoyerReturn to Paris"Those devils of Republicans!"
The Mayor of Soissons, the excise-office powder, M. Jousselin, the hatchet belonging to the warehouse-keeper M. Quinette, I break open the door of the powder magazine, triumphant exit from Soissons, M. Mennesson tries to get me arrested, the Guards of the Duc d'Orléans, M. Boyer, return to Paris, "Those damn Republicans!"
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER VIII
First Orléanist proclamationMM. Thiers and Scheffer go to NeuillyThe evening at Saint-CloudCharles X. revokes the OrdinancesRepublican deputation at the Hôtel de VilleM. de SussyAudry de PuyraveauRepublican proclamationLa Fayette's reply to the Duc de MortemartCharras and Mauguin
First Orléanist proclamation, MM. Thiers and Scheffer go to Neuilly, the evening at Saint-Cloud, Charles X revokes the Ordinances, the Republican delegation at the Hôtel de Ville, M. de Sussy, Audry de Puyraveau, Republican proclamation, La Fayette's reply to the Duc de Mortemart, Charras and Mauguin.
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER IX
Philippe VII.How Béranger justified himself for having helped to make a KingThe Duc d'Orléans during the three daysHis arrival in Paris on the evening of the 30thHe sends for M. de MortemartUnpublished letter by him to Charles X.Benjamin Constant and LaffitteDeputation of the Chamber to the Palais-RoyalM. SébastianiM. de TalleyrandThe Duc d'Orléans accepts the Lieutenant-Generalship of the KingdomCurious papers found at the Tuileries
Philippe VII. How Béranger justified his role in creating a King. The Duc d'Orléans during the three days. His arrival in Paris on the evening of the 30th. He calls for M. de Mortemart. Unpublished letter from him to Charles X. Benjamin Constant and Laffitte. Delegation from the Chamber to the Palais-Royal. M. Sébastiani. M. de Talleyrand. The Duc d'Orléans takes on the Lieutenant-Generalship of the Kingdom. Interesting documents discovered at the Tuileries.
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER X
The Duc d'Orléans goes to the Hôtel de VilleM. Laffitte in his sedan-chairThe king sans culotteTardy manifestation of the Provisional GovernmentOdilon Barrot sleeps on a milestoneAnother Balthasar GérardThe Duc d'Orléans is received by La FayetteA superb voiceFresh appearance of general DubourgThe balcony of the Hôtel de VilleThe road to Joigny [Pg x]
The Duc d'Orléans arrives at the Hôtel de Ville in his sedan chair. The king is dressed simply. A delayed display of the Provisional Government is underway. Odilon Barrot is napping on a milestone, reminiscent of another Balthasar Gérard. The Duc d'Orléans is welcomed by La Fayette, who has a magnificent voice. General Dubourg looks fresh. The balcony of the Hôtel de Ville overlooks the road to Joigny.[Pg x]
BOOK IV
BOOK IV
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER I
M. Thiers' way of writing historyRepublicans at the Palais-RoyalLouis-Philippe's first ministryCasimir Périer's cunningMy finest dramaLothon and CharrasA sword-thrustThe posting-master of Bourget once moreLa FèreLieutenant-Colonel DuriveauLothon and General La Fayette
M. Thiers' way of writing history, Republicans at the Palais-Royal, Louis-Philippe's first government, Casimir Périer's cleverness, my best play, Lothon and Charras, a sword thrust, the postmaster of Bourget again, La Fère, Lieutenant-Colonel Duriveau, Lothon and General La Fayette.
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER II
Letter of Charles X. to the Duc d'OrléansA conjuring trickReturn of the Duc de Chartres to the Palais-RoyalBourbons and ValoisAbdication of Charles X.Preparations for the expedition of RambouilletAn idea of HarelThe scene-shifters of the OdéonNineteen persons in one fiacreDistribution of arms at the Palais-RoyalColonel Jacqueminot
Letter from Charles X to the Duke of Orléans, a magic trick, return of the Duke of Chartres to the Palais-Royal, Bourbons and Valois, abdication of Charles X, preparations for the Rambouillet expedition, an idea from Harel, the scene-changers of the Odéon, nineteen people in one cab, distribution of arms at the Palais-Royal, Colonel Jacqueminot.
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER III
Mission of four commissioners to Charles X.General PajolHe is appointed commander of the Paris VolunteersCharras offers to be his aide-de-campThe map of Seine-et-OiseThe spiesThe hirer of carriagesRations of breadD'ArpentignyThe taking of the artillery of Saint-CyrHalt at CognièresM. Detours
Mission of four commissioners to Charles X, General Pajol appointed commander of the Paris Volunteers. Charras volunteers to be his aide-de-camp. The map of Seine-et-Oise, the spies, the person arranging carriages, bread rations, D'Arpentigny, the capture of the artillery from Saint-Cyr, halt at Cognières, M. Detours.
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER IV
Boyer the CruelThe ten thousand rations of breadGeneral Exelmans and CharrasThe concierge at the prefecture of VersaillesM. AubernonColonel PoqueInterview of Charles X. with MM. de Schonen, Odilon Barrot and Marshal MaisonThe Royal Family leave RambouilletPanicThe crown jewelsReturn to Paris
Boyer the Cruel, the ten thousand bread rations, General Exelmans and Charras, the concierge at the prefecture of Versailles, M. Aubernon, Colonel Poque, interview of Charles X with MM. de Schonen, Odilon Barrot, and Marshal Maison, the Royal Family leaves Rambouillet, panic, the crown jewels, return to Paris.
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER V
Harel's ideaIt is suggested I should compose La ParisienneAuguste BarbierMy state of morals after the Three DaysI turn solicitorBreakfast with General La FayetteMy interview with himAn indiscreet questionThe Marquis de FavrasA letter from MonsieurMy commission
Harel's idea, I am suggested to compose La Parisienne, Auguste Barbier, my emotional state after the Three Days, I become a lawyer, breakfast with General La Fayette, my meeting with him, an inappropriate question, the Marquis de Favras, a letter from Monsieur, my assignment.
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VI
Léon PilletHis uniformSoissonnais susceptibilityHard returns to the charge with his playI set out for la VendéeThe quarryI obtain pardon for a coiner condemned to the galleysMy stay at MeursCommandant BourgeoisDisastrous effect of the tricolours in le BocageFresh proofs that a kindness done is never lost
Léon Pillet, his uniform, Soissonnais sensitivity, Hard goes back in for an attack with his play, I traveled to La Vendée, the target, I got a pardon for a counterfeiter sentenced to the galleys, my time at Meurs, Commandant Bourgeois, disastrous impact of the tricolors in Le Bocage, new evidence that a good deed is never wasted.
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VII
A warning to Parisian sportsmenClissonThe château of M. LemotMy guideThe Vendean columnThe battle of TorfouTwo omitted namesPiffangesTibulle and the LoireGilles de LavalHis edifying deathMeans taken to engrave a remembrance on the minds of children
A warning to Parisian athletes, Clisson, the château of Mr. Lemot, my guide, the Vendean column, the battle of Torfou, two omitted names, Piffanges, Tibulle, and the Loire, Gilles de Laval, his inspiring death, ways to engrave a memory in the minds of children.
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER VIII
Le BocageIts deep lanes and hedgesThe Chouan tacticsVendean horses and ridersVendean politicsThe Marquis de la Bretèche and his farmersThe means I suggested to prevent a fresh ChouannerieThe tottering stoneI leave la JarrieAdieux to my guide
Le Bocage, its deep lanes and hedges, Chouan tactics, Vendean horses and riders, Vendean politics, the Marquis de la Bretèche and his farmers, the methods I suggested to prevent a new Chouannerie, the tottering stone, I leave la Jarrie, farewells to my guide.
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER IX
The Nantes RevolutionRégnierPaimboufLandlords and travellersJacometyThe native of la Guadeloupe and his wifeGull shootingAxiom for sea-bird shootingThe captain of la PaulineWoman and swallowLovers' superstitionGetting under sail
The Nantes Revolution, Régnier, Paimbouf, landlords and travelers, Jacomety, the native of Guadeloupe and his wife, gull shooting, axiom for sea-bird shooting, the captain of la Pauline, woman and swallow, lovers' superstition, getting under sail.
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER X
Story of Bougainville and his friend the curé of Boulogne
Story of Bougainville and his friend the priest of Boulogne.
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XI
Breakfast on deckSaint-NazaireA thing husbands never think ofNoirmontiers Belle-IleI leave the two PaulinesThe rope-ladderThe ship's boatA total immersionThe inn at Saint-NazaireI throw money through the windowA batch of clothesReturn to Paris
Breakfast on the deck, Saint-Nazaire, something husbands never consider, Noirmontiers, Belle-Ile, I leave the two Paulines, the rope ladder, the ship's boat, a complete immersion, the inn at Saint-Nazaire, I toss money out the window, a load of clothes, return to Paris.
BOOK V
BOOK V
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER I
Confidential letter from Louis-Philippe to the Emperor NicholasThe Czar's replyWhat France could do after the Revolution of[Pg xii] JulyLouis-Philippe and Ferdinand VII.The Spanish refugeesReaction in the Home departmentScraping of the public monumentsProtest
Confidential letter from Louis-Philippe to Emperor Nicholas, the Czar's response, what France could do after the July Revolution of [Pg xii], Louis-Philippe and Ferdinand VII, the Spanish refugees, reactions in the Home department, scraping of public monuments, protest.
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER II
The drama of Saint-LeuThe bravery of the Duc d'AumaleThe arrest of MM. Peyronnet, Chantelauze, Guernon-Ranville and PolignacMadame de Saint-Fargeau's servantThomas and M. de PolignacThe ex-ministers at VincennesThe abolition of the death penalty in the ChamberLa FayetteM. de KératrySalverteDeath to the ministersVive Odilon Barrot and Pétion!
The drama of Saint-Leu, the bravery of the Duke of Aumale, the arrest of Mr. Peyronnet, Chantelauze, Guernon-Ranville, and Polignac, Madame de Saint-Fargeau's servant, Thomas, and Mr. de Polignac, the ex-ministers at Vincennes, the abolition of the death penalty in the Chamber, La Fayette, Mr. de Kératry, Salverte, death to the ministers, long live Odilon Barrot and Pétion!
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER III
Oudard tells me that Louis-Philippe wishes to see meVisit to M. DeviolaineHutin, supernumerary horse-guardsmanMy interview with the king about la Vendée and the policy of juste milieuBixio an artillerymanHe undertakes to get me enrolled in his batteryI send in my resignation to Louis-Philippe
Oudard informs me that Louis-Philippe wants to see me. Visit to M. Deviolaine. Hutin, an extra horse-guardsman. My meeting with the king about la Vendée and the policy of juste milieu. Bixio, an artilleryman, offers to get me enrolled in his battery. I submit my resignation to Louis-Philippe.
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER IV
First performance of la Mère et la FilleI have supper with Harel after the performanceHarel imprisons me after supperI am sentenced to eight days' enforced work at NapoléonOn the ninth day the piece is read to the actors and I am set at libertyThe rehearsalsThe actor CharlesHis story about Nodier
The first performance of la Mère et la Fille, I have dinner with Harel after the show, Harel keeps me after dinner, I receive an eight-day mandatory work assignment at Napoléon. On the ninth day, the play is read to the actors, and I am released. The rehearsals, the actor Charles, his story about Nodier.
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER V
I am officially received into the Artillery Corps of the National GuardAntony is put under rehearsal at the Théâtre-FrançaisIll-will of the actorsTreaty between Hugo and the manager of the Porte-Saint-MartinFirmin's proposition and confidenceMademoiselle Mars' dresses and the new gas lightsI withdraw Antony from the Théâtre-FrançaisI offer Dorval the part of Adèle
I am officially accepted into the Artillery Corps of the National Guard. Antony is in rehearsals at the Théâtre-Français. There's tension among the actors. There's a deal between Hugo and the Porte-Saint-Martin manager. Firmin’s suggestion and trust. Mademoiselle Mars' costumes and the new gas lights. I withdraw Antony from the Théâtre-Français. I offer Dorval the role of Adèle.
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VI
My agreements with DorvalI read AntonyHer impressions She makes me alter the last act there and thenMerle's roomBocage as artistBocage as negotiatorReading to M. CrosnierHe falls into a profound slumberThe play nevertheless is accepted
My arrangements with Dorval. I read Antony. Her ideas prompt me to change the last act right away. Merle's room. Bocage as an artist. Bocage as a negotiator. Reading to M. Crosnier. He falls into a deep sleep. However, the play gets accepted.
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
MY MEMOIRS
Vol. V
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
Organisation of the Parisian ArtilleryMetamorphosis of my uniform of a Mounted National GuardsmanBastideGodefroy CavaignacGuinardThomasNames of the batteries and of their principal servantsI am summoned to seize the ChamberHow many of us came to the rendez-vous
Organization of the Parisian Artillery Transformation of my uniform as a Mounted National Guardsman Bastide Godefroy Cavaignac Guinard Thomas The names of the batteries and their main personnel I am called to take over the Chamber How many of us showed up for the meeting?
Odilon Barrot, Préfet of the SeineHis soiréesHis proclamation upon the subject of riotsDupont (de l'Eure) and Louis-PhilippeResignation of the ministry of Molé and GuizotThe affair of the forest of BreteuilThe Laffitte ministryThe prudent way in which registration was carried out
Odilon Barrot, Prefect of the Seine His evenings His statement about the riots Dupont (de l'Eure) and Louis-Philippe Resignation of the Molé and Guizot ministry The incident in the forest of Breteuil The Laffitte ministry The careful way registration was handled
Béranger as Patriot and Republican
Béranger as Patriot and Republican
Béranger, as Republican
Béranger, as Republican
Death of Benjamin ConstantConcerning his lifeFuneral honours that were conferred upon himHis funeralLaw respecting national rewardsThe trial of the ministersGrouvelle and his sisterM. Mérilhou and the neophyteColonel LavocatThe Court of PeersPanicFieschi
Death of Benjamin Constant About his life Funeral honors bestowed upon him His funeral Law regarding national rewards The trial of the ministers Grouvelle and his sister M. Mérilhou and the new Colonel Lavocat The Court of Peers Panic Fieschi
The artillerymen at the LouvreBonapartist plot to take our cannon from usDistribution of cartridges by Godefroy CavaignacThe concourse of people outside the Luxembourg when the ministers were sentencedDeparture of the condemned for VincennesDefeat of the judgesLa Fayette and the riotBastide and Commandant Barré on guard with Prosper Mérimée
The soldiers at the Louvre plotting to take our cannons from us, distribution of ammo by Godefroy Cavaignac, the crowd outside the Luxembourg when the ministers were sentenced, the condemned leaving for Vincennes, the judges' defeat, La Fayette and the riot, Bastide and Commandant Barré on guard with Prosper Mérimée.
We are surrounded in the Louvre courtyardOur ammunition taken by surpriseProclamation of the ÉcolesLetter of Louis-Philippe[Pg vi] to La FayetteThe Chamber vote of thanks to the CollegesProtest of the École polytechniqueDiscussion at the Chamber upon the General Commandership of the National GuardResignation of La FayetteThe king's replyI am appointed second captain
We are gathered in the Louvre courtyard. Our ammunition taken by surprise. Announcement of the Écoles. Letter from Louis-Philippe[Pg vi] to La Fayette. The Chamber's vote of thanks to the Colleges. Protest from the École polytechnique. Discussion in the Chamber about the General Command of the National Guard. La Fayette's resignation. The king's response. I have been appointed second captain.
The Government memberChodruc-DuclosHis portraitHis life at BordeauxHis imprisonment at VincennesThe Mayor of OrgonChodruc-Duclos converts himself into a DiogenesM. Giraud-SavineWhy Nodier was growing oldStibertA lesson in shootingDeath of Chodruc-Duclos
The Government member Chodruc-Duclos His portrait His life in Bordeaux His imprisonment at Vincennes The Mayor of Orgon Chodruc-Duclos turns himself into a Diogenes M. Giraud-Savine Why Nodier was aging Stibert A shooting lesson Death of Chodruc-Duclos
Alphonse RabbeMadame CardinalRabbe and the Marseilles AcademyLes MassénairesRabbe in SpainHis returnThe Old DaggerThe Journal Le PhocéenRabbe in prisonThe writer of fablesMa pipe
Alphonse Rabbe Madame Cardinal Rabbe and the Marseilles Academy Les Massénaires Rabbe in Spain His return The Old Dagger The Journal Le Phocéen Rabbe in prison The writer of fables Ma pipe
Rabbe's friendsLa Sour griseThe historical résumésM. Brézé's adviceAn imaginative manBerruyer's styleRabbe with his hairdresser, his concierge and confectionerLa Sour grise stolenLe Centaure
Rabbe's friendsLa Sour griseThe historical summaries M. Brézé's advice An imaginative person Berruyer's style Rabbe with his barber, his building manager, and candy maker La Sour grise stolen Le Centaure
AdèleHer devotion to RabbeStrong meatAppel à DieuL'âme et la comédie humaineLa mortUltime lettereSuicideÀ Alphonse Rabbe, by Victor Hugo
Adèle Her devotion to Rabbe Strong themes Call to God The Soul and the Human Comedy Death Ultimate Letters Suicide To Alphonse Rabbe, by Victor Hugo
ChéronHis last compliments to HarelObituary of 1830My official visit on New Year's DayA striking costumeRead the MoniteurDisbanding of the Artillery of the National GuardFirst representation of Napoléon BonaparteDelaistreFrédérick-Lemaître
Chéron His last compliments to Harel Obituary of 1830 My official visit on New Year's Day A striking outfit Read the Moniteur Disbanding of the Artillery of the National Guard First performance of Napoléon Bonaparte Delaistre Frédérick-Lemaître
The Abbé ChâtelThe programme of his churchThe Curé of Lèves and M. Clausel de MontalsThe Lévois embrace the religion of the primate of the GaulsMass in FrenchThe Roman curéA dead body to inter
The Abbé Châtel The program of his church The Curé of Lèves and M. Clausel de Montals The Lévois follow the primate of Gauls' religion Mass in French The Roman curé A dead body to bury
Fine example of religious tolerationThe Abbé DallierThe Circes of LèvesWaterloo after LeipzigThe Abbé Dallier is kept as hostageThe barricadesThe stones of ChartresThe outlookPreparations for fighting
Fine example of religious tolerance The Abbé Dallier The Circes of Lèves Waterloo after Leipzig The Abbé Dallier is taken hostage The barricades The stones of Chartres The outlook Preparations for battle
Attack of the barricadeA sequel to MalplaquetThe GrenadierThe Chartrian philanthropistsSack of the bishop's palaceA fancy dressHow order was restoredThe culprits both small and greatDeath of the Abbé LedruScruples of conscience of the former schismaticsThe Dies iræ of Kosciusko
Attack of the barricade A sequel to Malplaquet The Grenadier The Chartrian philanthropists Sack of the bishop's palace A fancy dress How order was restored The culprits both small and great Death of the Abbé Ledru Scruples of conscience of the former schismatics The Dies iræ of Kosciusko
The Abbé de LamennaisHis prediction of the Revolution of 1830Enters the ChurchHis views on the EmpireCasimir Delavigne, RoyalistHis early daysTwo pieces of poetry by M. de LamennaisHis literary vocationEssay on Indifference in Religious MattersReception given to this book by the ChurchThe academy of the château de la Chesnaie
The Abbé de Lamennais His prediction of the Revolution of 1830 Enters the Church His views on the Empire Casimir Delavigne, Royalist His early days Two pieces of poetry by M. de Lamennais His literary vocation Essay on Indifference in Religious Matters Reception of this book by the Church The academy of the château de la Chesnaie
The founding of l'AvenirL'Abbé LacordaireM. Charles de MontalembertHis article on the sacking of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerroisl'Avenir and the new literatureMy first interview with M. de LamennaisLawsuit against l'AvenirMM. de Montalembert and Lacordaire as schoolmastersTheir trial in the Cour des pairsThe capture of WarsawAnswer of four poets to a word spoken by a statesman
The founding of Avenir L'Abbé Lacordaire M. Charles de Montalembert His article on the destruction of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois Avenir and the new literature My first meeting with M. de Lamennais Lawsuit against Avenir MM. de Montalembert and Lacordaire as teachers Their trial in the Cour des pairs The capture of Warsaw Response of four poets to a remark made by a politician
Suspension of l'AvenirIts three principal editors present themselves at RomeThe Abbé de Lamennais as musicianThe trouble it takes to obtain an audience of the PopeThe convent of Santo-Andrea della ValleInterview of M. de Lamennais with Gregory XVI.The statuette of MosesThe doctrines of l'Avenir are condemned by the Council of CardinalsRuin of M. de LamennaisThe Paroles d'un Croyant
Suspension of Avenir Its three main editors introduce themselves in Rome. The Abbé de Lamennais as a musician. The effort it takes to meet the Pope. The convent of Santo-Andrea della Valle. Interview of M. de Lamennais with Gregory XVI. The statuette of Moses. The doctrines of Avenir are condemned by the Council of Cardinals. The downfall of M. de Lamennais. The Paroles d'un Croyant
Who Gannot wasMapahHis first miracleThe wedding at CanaGannot, phrenologistWhere his first ideas on phrenology came fromThe unknown womanThe change wrought in Gannot's lifeHow he becomes Mapah
Who Gannot was Mapah His first miracle The wedding at Cana Gannot, phrenologist Where his first ideas on phrenology came from The unknown woman The change in Gannot's life How he becomes Mapah
The god and his sanctuaryHe informs the Pope of his overthrowHis manifestoesHis portrait-Doctrine of escapeSymbols of that religionChaudesaigues takes me to the MapahIswara and PracritiQuestions which are wanting in actuality-War between the votaries of bidja and the followers of saktiMy last interview with the Mapah 176
The god and his sanctuary. He tells the Pope about his downfall. His manifestos. His portrait. Doctrine of escape. Symbols of that religion. Chaudesaigues takes me to the Mapah, Iswara, and Pracriti. Questions that lack real substance. Conflict between the followers of bidja and the supporters of sakti. My last meeting with the Mapah. 176
Apocalypse of the being who was once called Caillaux
Apocalypse of the being who was once known as Caillaux
The scapegoat of powerLegitimist hopesThe expiatory massThe Abbé OlivierThe Curé of Saint-Germain-l'AuxerroisPachelWhere I begin to be wrongGeneral JacqueminotPillage of Saint-Germain-l'AuxerroisThe sham Jesuit and the Préfet of PoliceThe Abbé Paravey's room
The scapegoat of power Legitimist hopes The expiatory mass The Abbé Olivier The Curé of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois Pachel Where I begin to be wrong General Jacqueminot Pillage of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois The sham Jesuit and the Police Prefect The Abbé Paravey's room
The Préfet of Police at the Palais-RoyalThe function of fireValérius, the truss-makerDemolition of the archbishop's palaceThe Chinese albumFrançois AragoThe spectators of the riotThe erasure of the fleurs-de-lisI give in my resignation a second timeMM. Chambolle and Casimir Périer
The Police Prefect at the Palais-Royal The role of fire Valérius, the truss-maker Demolition of the archbishop's palace The Chinese album François Arago The spectators of the riot The removal of the fleurs-de-lis I resign for the second time MM. Chambolle and Casimir Périer
My dramatic faith waversBocage and Dorval reconcile me with myselfA political trial wherein I deserved to figureDownfall of the Laffitte MinistryAustria and the Duc de ModenaMaréchal Maison is Ambassador at ViennaThe story of one of his dispatchesCasimir Périer Prime MinisterHis reception at the Palais-RoyalThey make him the amende honorable
My dramatic faith wavers. Bocage and Dorval help me come to terms with myself. A political trial I should have been involved in. The downfall of the Laffitte Ministry. Austria and the Duc de Modena. Maréchal Maison is the Ambassador in Vienna. The story of one of his dispatches. Casimir Périer is Prime Minister. His reception at the Palais-Royal. They grant him the amende honorable.
Trial of the artillerymenProcureur-général MillerPescheux d'HerbinvilleGodefroy CavaignacAcquittal of the accusedThe ovation they receivedCommissioner GourdinThe cross of JulyThe red and black ribbonFinal rehearsals of Antony
Trial of the artillerymen Prosecutor General Miller Pescheux d'Herbinville Godefroy Cavaignac Acquittal of the accused The ovation they received Commissioner Gourdin The cross of July The red and black ribbon Final rehearsals of Antony
The first representation of AntonyThe play, the actors, the publicAntony at the Palais-RoyalAlterations of the dénoûment
The first performance of Antony The play, the actors, the audience Antony at the Palais-Royal Changes to the dénoûment
The inspiration under which I composed AntonyThe PrefaceWherein lies the moral of the pieceCuckoldom, Adultery and the Civil CodeQuem nuptiæ demonstrantWhy the Critics exclaimed that my Drama was immoralAccount given by the least malevolent among themHow prejudices against bastardy are overcome
The inspiration behind my play Antony The Preface Wherein lies the moral of the piece Infidelity, Adultery, and the Civil Code Who marriage demonstrates Why critics said my drama was immoral An explanation from the least biased among them How biases against illegitimacy are challenged
A word on criticismMolière estimated by Bossuet, by Jean-Jacques Rousseau and by BourdaloueAn anonymous libelCritics of the seventeenth and nineteenth centuriesM. François de Salignac de la Motte de FénelonOrigin of the word TartuffeM. Taschereau and M. Étienne
A word on criticism Molière assessed by Bossuet, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Bourdaloue An anonymous libel Critics of the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries M. François de Salignac de la Motte de Fénelon Origin of the word Tartuffe M. Taschereau and M. Étienne
Thermometer of Social CrisesInterview with M. ThiersHis intentions with regard to the Théâtre-FrançaisOur conventionsAntony comes back to the rue de RichelieuThe ConstitutionnelIts leader against Romanticism in general, and against my drama in particularMorality of the ancient theatreParallel between the Théâtre-Français and that of the Porte-Saint-MartinFirst suspension of Antony
Thermometer of Social Crises Interview with M. Thiers His intentions regarding the Théâtre-Français Our agreements Antony returns to the rue de Richelieu The Constitutionnel Its leader against Romanticism in general, and against my play in particular Morality of the ancient theater Comparison between the Théâtre-Français and that of the Porte-Saint-Martin First suspension of Antony
My discussion with M. ThiersWhy he had been compelled to suspend AntonyLetter of Madame Dorval to the ConstitutionnelM. Jay crowned with rosesMy lawsuit with M. Jouslin de LasalleThere are still judges in Berlin!
My conversation with M. Thiers Why he had to put a stop to Antony Letter from Madame Dorval to the Constitutionnel M. Jay adorned with roses My legal battle with M. Jouslin de Lasalle There are still judges in Berlin!
Republican banquet at the Vendanges de BourgogneThe toastsTo Louis-Philippe!Gathering of those who were decorated in JulyFormation of the boardProtestsFifty yards of ribbonA dissentientContradiction in the MoniteurTrial of Évariste GalloisHis examinationHis acquittal
Republican banquet at the Vendanges de Bourgogne The toasts To Louis-Philippe! Gathering of those who were decorated in July Formation of the board Protests Fifty yards of ribbon A dissentient Contradiction in the Moniteur Trial of Évariste Gallois His examination His acquittal
The incompatibility of literature with riotingsLa Maréchale d'AncreMy opinion concerning that pieceFarruck le MaureThe début of Henry Monnier at the VaudevilleI leave ParisRouenHavreI[Pg x] meditate going to explore TrouvilleWhat is Trouville?The consumptive English ladyHonfleurBy land or by sea
The mismatch between literature and riots La Maréchale d'Ancre My thoughts on that piece Farruck le Maure Henry Monnier's debut at the Vaudeville I’m leaving Paris Rouen Havre I [Pg x] plan to explore Trouville What is Trouville? The sickly English lady Honfleur By land or by sea
Appearance of TrouvilleMother OseraieHow people are accommodated at Trouville when they are marriedThe price of painters and of the community of martyrsMother Oseraie's acquaintancesHow she had saved the life of Huet, the landscape painterMy room and my neighbour'sA twenty-franc dinner for fifty sousA walk by the sea-shoreHeroic resolution
Appearance of Trouville Mother Oseraie How people are accommodated at Trouville when they are married The price of painters and of the community of martyrs Mother Oseraie's acquaintances How she had saved the life of Huet, the landscape painter My room and my neighbor's A twenty-franc dinner for fifty sous A walk by the seaside Heroic resolution
A reading at Nodier'sThe hearers and the readersDébutLes Marrons du feuLa Camargo and the Abbé DesiderioGenealogy of a dramatic ideaOrestes and HermioneChimène and Don SanchoGoetz von BerlichingenFragmentsHow I render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar's
A reading at Nodier's The listeners and the readers Debut Les Marrons du feu La Camargo and the Abbé Desiderio Genealogy of a dramatic idea Orestes and Hermione Chimène and Don Sancho Goetz von Berlichingen Fragments How I render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar's
Poetry is the Spirit of GodThe Conservatoire and l'École of RomeLetter of counsel to my SonEmployment of my time at TrouvilleMadame de la GarenneThe Vendéan BonnechoseM. BeudinI am pursued by a fishWhat came of it
Poetry is the Spirit of God The Conservatoire and l'École of Rome A letter of counsel to my Son My time spent at Trouville Madame de la Garenne The Vendéan Bonnechose M. Beudin I am pursued by a fish What became of it
Why M. Beudin came to TrouvilleHow I knew him under another namePrologue of a dramaWhat remained to be doneDivision into three partsI finish Charles VII.Departing from TrouvilleIn what manner I learn of the first performance of Marion Delorme
Why M. Beudin came to Trouville How I knew him under another name Prologue of a drama What remained to be done Division into three parts I finish Charles VII. Departing from Trouville How I learn about the first performance of Marion Delorme
Marion Delorme
Marion Delorme
Collaboration
Collaboration
The feudal edifice and the industrialThe workmen of LyonsM. Bouvier-DumolardGeneral RoguetDiscussion and signing of the tariff regulating the price of the workmanship of fabricsThe makers refuse to submit to itArtificial prices for silk-workersInsurrection[Pg xi] of LyonsEighteen millions on the civil listTimon's calculationsAn unlucky saying of M. de Montalivet
The feudal structure and the industrial era The workers of Lyon M. Bouvier-Dumolard General Roguet Discussion and signing of the tariff regulating the cost of fabric workmanship The makers refuse to accept it Artificial prices for silk workers Uprising [Pg xi] of Lyon Eighteen million on the civil list Timon’s estimates An unfortunate remark from M. de Montalivet
Death of MirabeauThe accessories of Charles VII.A shooting partyMontereauA temptation I cannot resistCritical position in which my shooting companions and I find ourselvesWe introduce ourselves into an empty house by breaking into it at nightInspection of the premisesImprovised supperAs one makes one's bed, so one lies on itI go to see the dawn riseFowl and duck shootingPreparations for breakfastMother Galop
Death of Mirabeau The accessories of Charles VII. A shooting party Montereau A temptation I cannot resist The critical position in which my shooting companions and I find ourselves We introduce ourselves into an empty house by breaking in at night Inspection of the premises Improvised supper As you make your bed, so you lie on it I go to watch the sunrise Fowl and duck shooting Preparations for breakfast Mother Galop
Who Mother Galop wasWhy M. Dupont-Delporte was absent How I quarrelled with ViardotRabelais's quarter of an hourProvidence No. IThe punishment of TantalusA waiter who had not read SocratesProvidence No. 2A breakfast for fourReturn to Paris
Who Mother Galop was Why M. Dupont-Delporte was absent How I argued with Viardot Rabelais's quarter of an hour Providence No. I The punishment of Tantalus A waiter who hadn’t read Socrates Providence No. 2 A breakfast for four Return to Paris
Le Masque de ferGeorges' suppersThe garden of the Luxembourg by moonlightM. Scribe and the Clerc de la BasocheM. d'Épagny and Le Clerc et le ThéologienClassical performances at the Théâtre-FrançaisLes Guelfes, by M. ArnaultParenthesisDedicatory epistle to the prompter
Le Masque de fer Georges' dinners The Luxembourg garden by moonlight M. Scribe and the Clerc de la Basoche M. d'Épagny and Le Clerc et le Théologien Classical performances at the Théâtre-Français Les Guelfes, by M. Arnault Parenthesis Dedicatory letter to the prompter
M. Arnault's PertinaxPizarre, by M. FulchironM. Fulchiron as a politicianM. Fulchiron as magic poetA word about M. ViennetMy opposite neighbour at the performance of PertinaxSplendid failure of the playQuarrel with my vis-à-visThe newspapers take it upMy reply in the Journal de ParisAdvice of M. Pillet
M. Arnault's Pertinax Pizarre, by M. Fulchiron M. Fulchiron as a politician M. Fulchiron as a magical poet A note about M. Viennet My neighbor during the performance of Pertinax Amazing failure of the play Argument with my vis-à-vis The newspapers pick it up My response in the Journal de Paris Advice from M. Pillet
Chateaubriand ceases to be a peer of FranceHe leaves the countryBéranger's song thereuponChateaubriand as versifierFirst night of Charles VII.Delafosse's vizorYaqoub and Frédérick-LemaîtreLa Reine d'EspagneM. Henri de LatoucheHis works, talent and characterInterlude of La Reine d'EspagnePreface of the playReports of the pit collected by the author
Chateaubriand is no longer a peer of France. He leaves the country. Béranger's song follows. Chateaubriand as a poet. First night of Charles VII. Delafosse's visor. Yaqoub and Frédérick-Lemaître. La Reine d'Espagne. M. Henri de Latouche. His works, talent, and character. Interlude of La Reine d'Espagne. Preface of the play. Audience reports collected by the author.
Victor Escousse and Auguste Lebras
Victor Escousse and Auguste Lebras
First performance of Robert le DiableVéron, manager of the OpéraHis opinion concerning Meyerbeer's musicMy opinion concerning Véron's intellectMy relations with himHis articles and MemoirsRossini's judgment of Robert le DiableNourrit, the preacherMeyerbeerFirst performance of the Fuite de Law, by M. MennechetFirst performance of Richard DarlingtonFrédérickLemaîtreDelafosseMademoiselle Noblet
First performance of Robert le Diable Véron, manager of the Opéra His opinion about Meyerbeer's music My views on Véron's intelligence My relationship with him His articles and Memoirs Rossini's view of Robert le Diable Nourrit, the preacher Meyerbeer First performance of the Fuite de Law, by M. Mennechet First performance of Richard Darlington Frédérick Lemaître Delafosse Mademoiselle Noblet
Horace Vernet
Horace Vernet
Paul Delaroche
Paul Delaroche
Eugène Delacroix
Eugène Delacroix
Three portraits in one frame
Three portraits in one frame
CollaborationA whim of BocageAnicet BourgeoisTeresaDrama at the Opéra-ComiqueLaferrière and the eruption of VesuviusMélingueFancy-dress ball at the TuileriesThe place de Grève and the barrière Saint-JacquesThe death penalty
Collaboration A whim of Bocage Anicet Bourgeois Teresa Drama at the Opéra-Comique Laferrière and the eruption of Vesuvius Mélingue Costume party at the Tuileries The place de Grève and the barrière Saint-Jacques The death penalty
The peregrinations of Casimir DelavigneJeanne VaubernierRougemontHis translation of Cambronne's motFirst representation of TeresaLong and short piecesCordelier Delanoue and his Mathieu LucClosing of the Taitbout Hall and arrest of the leaders of the Saint-Simonian cult
The journeys of Casimir Delavigne Jeanne Vaubernier Rougemont His translation of Cambronne's word First performance of Teresa Long and short texts Cordelier Delanoue and his Mathieu Luc Closing of the Taitbout Hall and arrest of the leaders of the Saint-Simonian movement
Mély-Janin's Louis XI.
Mély-Janin's Louis XI.
Casimir Delavigne's Louis XI.
Casimir Delavigne's Louis XI.
MY MEMOIRS
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
Preparations for my Fancy Dress BallI find that my lodgings are too much after the style of SocratesMy artist-decoratorsThe question of the supperI go for provisions to la Ferté-VidameView of this capital town of the Canton, by night, in a snowstormMy nephew's roomMy friend GondonRoebuck huntingReturn to ParisI invent a Bank of Exchange before M. ProudhonThe artists at workThe dead
Preparations for my Fancy Dress Ball. I've noticed that my place feels too much like Socrates’ vibe. My artist decorators are on site. There's the dinner issue. I head out for supplies to La Ferté-Vidame. A look at the main town of the Canton at night in a snowstorm. My nephew's room. My friend Gondon. Roebuck hunting. I return to Paris. I establish a Bank of Exchange before M. Proudhon. The artists are busy working. The deceased.
Alfred Johannot
Alfred Johannot
Clément Boulanger
Clément Boulanger
Grandville
Grandville
Tony Johannot
Tony Johannot
Sequel to the preparations for my ballOil and distemperInconveniences of working at nightHow Delacroix did his taskThe ballSerious menLa Fayette and BeaucheneVariety of costumesThe invalid and the undertaker's manThe last galopA political playA moral play
Continuation of my ball preparations. Oils and distempers. Challenges of working at night. How Delacroix approached his task. The ball. Serious individuals: La Fayette and Beauchene. A variety of costumes. The invalid and the undertaker's assistant. The last galop. A political play. A moral play.
Dix ans de la vie d'une femme
Dix ans de la vie d'une femme
Doligny manager of the theatre in ItalySaint-Germain bitten by the tarantulaHow they could have livened up Versailles if Louis-Philippe had wished itThe censorship of the Grand-Duke of TuscanyThe bindings of printer BatelliRichard Darlington, Angèle, Antony and La Tour de Nesle performed under the name of Eugène Scribe
Doligny, the theater manager from Italy. Saint-Germain, bitten by a tarantula. How Versailles could have been revitalized if Louis-Philippe had wished it. The censorship imposed by the Grand-Duke of Tuscany. Printer Batelli's bindings. Richard Darlington, Angèle, Antony, and La Tour de Nesle performed under Eugène Scribe's name.
A few words on La Tour de Nesle and M. Frédérick GaillardetThe Revue des Deux MondesM. BulozThe Journal des VoyagesMy first attempt at Roman historyIsabeau de BavièreA witty man of five foot nine inches
A few notes on La Tour de Nesle and M. Frédérick Gaillardet. The Revue des Deux Mondes. M. Buloz. The Journal des Voyages. My initial attempt at Roman history, Isabeau de Bavière. A witty guy who's five foot nine.
Success of my Scènes historiquesClovis and Hlodewig (Chlodgwig)I wish to apply myself seriously to the study of the history of FranceThe Abbé Gauthier and M. de MoyencourtCordelier-Delanoue reveals to me Augustine Thierry and ChateaubriandNew aspects of historyGaule et FranceA drama in collaboration with Horace Vernet and Auguste Lafontaine
Success of my Scènes historiques: Clovis and Hlodewig (Chlodgwig). I aim to seriously dive into studying the history of France. The Abbé Gauthier and M. de Moyencourt introduce me to Augustine Thierry and Chateaubriand, who share new historical insights. Gaule et France is a drama created in partnership with Horace Vernet and Auguste Lafontaine.
Édith aux longs cheveuxCatherine Howard
Édith aux longs cheveuxCatherine Howard
An invasion of choleraAspect of ParisMedicine and the scourgeProclamation of the Prefect of PoliceThe supposed poisonersHarel's newspaper paragraphMademoiselle DupontEugène Durieu and Anicet BourgeoisCatherine (not Howard) and the choleraFirst performance of Mari de la veuveA horoscope which did not come true
A cholera outbreak. The state of Paris. Medicine and the plague. Proclamation from the Police Chief. The alleged poisoners. Harel's newspaper article. Mademoiselle Dupont. Eugène Durieu and Anicet Bourgeois. Catherine (not Howard) and the cholera. First performance of Mari de la veuve. A horoscope that didn't pan out.
My régime against the choleraI am attacked by the epidemic I invent etherisationHarel comes to suggest to me[Pg vii] La Tour de NesleVerteuil's manuscriptJanin and the tirade of the grandes damesFirst idea of the prison sceneMy terms with HarelAdvantages offered by me to M. GaillardetThe spectator in the OdéonKnown and unknown authorsMy first letter to M. Gaillardet
My strategy against cholera. I get struck by the epidemic. I create etherization. Harel comes to suggest something to me. La Tour de Nesle. Verteuil's manuscript. Janin and the monologue of the grandes dames. Initial concept for the prison scene. My deal with Harel. The benefits I propose to M. Gaillardet. The audience at the Odéon. Known and unknown authors. My first letter to M. Gaillardet.
M. Gaillardet's answer and protestFrédérick and Buridan's partTransaction with M. GaillardetFirst performance of La Tour de NesleThe play and its interpretersThe day following a successM. * * *A profitable trial in prospectGeorges' capriceThe manager, author and collaborator
M. Gaillardet's reply and objections. Frédérick and Buridan's role. Negotiations with M. Gaillardet. First performance of La Tour de Nesle. The play and its cast. The day after a successful show. M. * * *. A promising opportunity ahead. Georges’ whim. The manager, author, and collaborator.
The use of friendsLe Musée des FamillesAn article by M. GaillardetMy reply to itChallenge from M. Gaillardet I accept it with effusionMy adversary demands a first respite of a weekI summon him before the Commission of Dramatic AuthorsHe declines that arbitrationI send him my secondsHe asks a delay of two monthsJanin's letter to the newspapers
The involvement of friends. Le Musée des Familles: An article by M. Gaillardet. My response to it. Challenge from M. Gaillardet that I accept eagerly. My opponent requests a week's delay. I bring him before the Commission of Dramatic Authors. He denies mediation. I send my seconds. He asks for a two-month delay. Janin’s letter to the newspapers.
Sword and pistolWhence arose my aversion to the latter weaponPhilippe's puppetThe statue of CorneilleAn autograph in extremisLe bois de VincennesA duelling toiletScientific question put by BixioThe conditions of the duelOfficial report of the secondsHow Bixio's problem found its solution
Sword and pistol. Where my aversion to the latter weapon stems from. Philippe's puppet. The statue of Corneille. An autograph in extremis. The woods of Vincennes. A dueling setup. A scientific question raised by Bixio. The rules of a duel. The official report from my seconds. How Bixio's question was resolved.
The masquerade of the budget at GrenobleM. Maurice DuvalThe serenadersEscapade of the 35th of the lineThe insurrection it excitesArrest of General Saint-ClairTaking of the préfecture and of the citadel by BastideBastide at LyonsOrder reigns at GrenobleCasimir Périer, Gamier-Pages and M. DupinReport of the municipality of GrenobleAcquittal of the riotersRestoration of the 35thProtest of a smoker
The budget masquerade at Grenoble. M. Maurice Duval. The serenaders. The 35th of the line’s escapade. The insurrection it triggers. Arrest of General Saint-Clair. Capture of the préfecture and the citadel by Bastide. Bastide in Lyons. Order is restored in Grenoble. Casimir Périer, Gamier-Pages, and M. Dupin. The Grenoble municipality's report. Acquittal of the rioters. The 35th's restoration. A smoker's protest.
General Dermoncourt's papersProtest of Charles X. against the usurpation of the Duc d'OrléansThe stoutest of political menAttempt at restoration planned by Madame la duchesse de BerryThe Carlo-AlbertoHow I write authentic notesLanding of Madame near La CiotatLegitimist affray at MarseillesMadame set out for La VendéeM. de BonnechoseM. de VilleneuveM. de Lorge
General Dermoncourt's documents. Charles X's protest against the Duc d'Orléans' usurpation. The stoutest political figures. An attempted restoration spearheaded by Madame la duchesse de Berry. The Carlo-Alberto. How I write authentic notes. Madame's landing near La Ciotat. Legitimist confrontation in Marseilles. Madame heads for La Vendée. M. de Bonnechose, M. de Villeneuve, M. de Lorge.
Madame's itineraryPanicM. de PuylaroqueDomine salvum fac PhilippumThe château de DampierreMadame de la MyreThe pretended cousin and the curéM. GuibourgM. de BourmontLetter of Madame to M. de CoislinThe noms de guerreProclamation of MadameNew kind of hennaM. CharetteMadame is nearly drowned in the MaineThe sexton in charge of the provisionsA night in the stableThe Legitimists of ParisThey dispatch M. Berryer into la Vendée
Madame's route. Panic. M. de Puylaroque. Domine salvum fac Philippum. The château de Dampierre. Madame de la Myre. The supposed cousin and the priest M. Guibourg. M. de Bourmont. Letter from Madame to M. de Coislin. The noms de guerre. Proclamation from Madame. A new kind of henna. M. Charette. Madame almost drowns in the Maine. The sexton responsible for supplies. A night spent in the stable. The Legitimists of Paris sending M. Berryer to La Vendée.
Interview between MM. Berryer and de BourmontThe messenger's guidesThe movable columnM. CharlesMadame's hiding-placeMadame refuses to leave la VendéeShe rallies her followers to armsDeath of General LamarqueThe deputies of the Opposition meet together at Laffitte's houseThey decide to publish a statement to the nationMM. Odilon Barrot and de Cormenin are commissioned to draw up this reportOne hundred and thirty-three deputies sign it
Meeting between MM. Berryer and de Bourmont. The messenger's guides. The movable column. M. Charles. Madame's hideout. Madame refuses to leave La Vendée. She rallies her supporters. Death of General Lamarque. Opposition deputies gather at Laffitte’s house. They decide to issue a statement to the nation. MM. Odilon Barrot and de Cormenin are tasked with drafting this report. One hundred and thirty-three deputies sign it.
Last moments of General LamarqueWhat his life had been One of my interviews with himI am appointed one of the stewards of the funeral cortègeThe processionSymptoms of popular agitationThe marching past across the place VendômeThe Duke Fitz-JamesConflicts provoked by the town policeThe students of the École Polytechnique join the cortègeArrival of the funeral procession at the pont d'AusterlitzSpeechesFirst shotsThe man with the red flagAllocution of Étienne Arago
Last moments of General Lamarque. What his life was like. One of my interviews with him. I'm chosen as one of the stewards for the funeral cortège. The procession. Signs of civil unrest. The march past the Place Vendôme. Duke Fitz-James. Conflicts with the local police. Students from the École Polytechnique join the procession. The funeral procession arrives at the Pont d'Austerlitz. Speeches. First shots. The person with the red flag. Speech by Étienne Arago.
The artillerymenCarrel and le NationalBarricades of the boulevard Bourdon and in the rue de Ménilmontant The carriage of General La FayetteA bad shot from my friendsDespair of HarelThe pistols in RichardThe women are against usI distribute arms to the insurgentsChange of uniformThe meeting at Laffitte'sProgress of the insurrectionM. ThiersBarricade Saint-MerryJeanneRossignolBarricade of the passage du SaumonMorning of 6 June
The artillerymen. Carrel and le National. Barricades on Boulevard Bourdon and Rue de Ménilmontant. General Lafayette's carriage. A poor shot from my friends. Harel's despair. The pistols in Richard. The women oppose us. I distribute arms to the insurgents. Change of uniform. The meeting at Laffitte's. The insurrection's progress. M. Thiers. Barricade Saint-Merry. Jeanne Rossignol. Barricade at the passage du Saumon. Morning of June 6.
Inside the barricade Saint-Merry, according to a Parisian child's accountGeneral Tiburce SébastianiLouis-Philippe during the insurrectionM. GuizotMM. François Arago, Laffitte and Odilon Barrot at the TuileriesThe last argument of KingsÉtienne Arago and HoweltDenunciation against meM. Binet's report
Inside the barricade of Saint-Merry, based on a Parisian child's story: General Tiburce Sébastiani, Louis-Philippe during the uprising, M. Guizot, and MM. François Arago, Laffitte, and Odilon Barrot at the Tuileries. The kings' final argument: Étienne Arago and Howelt. Accusations against me: M. Binet's report.
Le Fils de l'ÉmigréI learn the news of my premature deathI am advised to take a voyage for prudence and health's sakeI choose SwitzerlandGosselin's literary opinion on that countryFirst effect of change of airFrom Châlon to Lyons by a low trainThe ascent of CerdonArrival at Geneva
Le Fils de l'Émigré. I hear about my early death. I'm advised to take a trip for my health and safety. I choose Switzerland. Gosselin shares his thoughts on the country. The first impact of a change in scenery. Traveling from Châlon to Lyons on a slow train. The climb to Cerdon. Arrival in Geneva.
Great explanations about the bear-steakJacototAn ill-sounding epithetA seditious felt hatThe carabineers who were too cleverI quarrel with King Charles-Albert over the Dent du ChatPrinces and men of intellect 323
Detailed discussions about the bear steak. Jacotot. An unflattering nickname. A seditious felt hat. The clever carabineers. I argue with King Charles-Albert over the Dent du Chat. Princes and intellectuals. 323
22 July 1832
22 July 1832
Edict unbaptizing the King of RomeAnecdotes of the childhood of the Duc de ReichstadtLetter of Sir Hudson Lowe announcing the death of Napoleon
An edict unbaptizing the King of Rome. Anecdotes about the childhood of the Duc de Reichstadt. A letter from Sir Hudson Lowe announcing Napoleon's death.
Prince Metternich is appointed to teach the history of Napoleon to the Duc de ReichstadtThe Duke's plan of political conductThe poet Barthélemy at ViennaHis interviews with Count DietrichsteinOpinion of the Duc de Reichstadt on the poem Napoleon en Egypt
Prince Metternich is assigned to teach the history of Napoleon to the Duc de Reichstadt. The Duke's political strategies. Poet Barthélemy in Vienna. His meetings with Count Dietrichstein. The Duc de Reichstadt's views on the poem Napoleon en Egypt.
Journey of the Duc de ReichstadtM. le Chevalier de ProkeschQuestions concerning the recollections left by Napoléon en ÉgypteThe ambition of the Duc de ReichstadtThe Countesse CamerataThe prince is appointed lieutenant-colonelHe becomes hoarse when holding a reviewHe falls illReport upon his health by Dr. Malfatti
Journey of the Duc de Reichstadt. M. le Chevalier de Prokesch. Questions concerning the memories left by Napoléon en Égypte. The Duc de Reichstadt's ambition. The Countess Camerata. The prince is appointed lieutenant-colonel. He becomes hoarse during a review. He falls ill. Dr. Malfatti's report on his health.
The Duc de Reichstadt at SchönbrünnProgress of his diseaseThe Archduchess SophiaThe prince's last momentsHis deathEffect produced by the news at ParisArticle of the Constitutionnel upon this event
The Duke of Reichstadt at Schönbrunn. Progress of his illness. The Archduchess Sophia. The prince's final moments. His death. Impact of the news in Paris. Article from the Constitutionnel regarding this event.
LucerneThe lion of August 10M. de Chateaubriand's fowlsReichenauA picture by ConderLetter to M. le duc d'OrléansA walk in the park of Arenenberg
Lucerne. The lion of August 10. M. de Chateaubriand's fowls. Reichenau. A painting by Conder. Letter to M. le duc d'Orléans. A walk in the park of Arenenberg.
News of FranceFirst performance of Le Fils de l'Émigré What Le Constitutionnel thought of itEffect produced by that play on the Parisian population in general and on M. Véron in particularDeath of Walter ScottPerrinet LeclercSic vos non vobis
News from France. First performance of Le Fils de l'Émigré. How Le Constitutionnel viewed it. The effect of the play on the people of Paris in general and M. Véron in particular. Death of Walter Scott. Perrinet Leclerc Sic vos non vobis.
La Duchesse de Berry returns to Nantes disguised as a peasant womanThe basket of applesThe house DuguignyMadame in her hiding-placeSimon DeutzHis antecedentsHis missionHe enters into treaty with MM. Thiers and MontalivetHe starts for la Vendée
La Duchesse de Berry returns to Nantes disguised as a peasant woman. The basket of apples. The Duguigny residence. Madame in hiding. Simon Deutz. His background. His mission. He negotiates with MM. Thiers and Montalivet. He sets off for La Vendée.
M. Maurice Duval is made Préfet of the Loire-Inférieure The Nantais give him a charivariDeutz's persistent attempts to see MadameHe obtains a first and then a second audienceBesieging of the maison DuguignyThe hiding-placeThe police searchesDiscovery of the Duchess
M. Maurice Duval is appointed Préfet of the Loire-Inférieure. The people of Nantes throw him a charivari. Deutz's persistent efforts to find Madame lead him to secure a first and then a second meeting. The siege of the Duguigny residence begins. The hiding place is exposed. The police conduct searches. The Duchess is found.
First moments after the arrestMadame's 13,000 francsWhat a gendarme can win by sleeping on a camp-bed and making philosophic reflections thereonThe duchess at the Château de NantesShe is transferred to BlayeJudas
The moments immediately following the arrest. Madame's 13,000 francs. What a cop can gain by sleeping on a camp bed and pondering deeply. The duchess at the Château de Nantes. She is moved to Blaye. Judas.
Le Roi s'amuseCriticism and censorship
Le Roi s'amuse. Criticism and censorship.
Le Corsaire trialThe Duc d'Orléans as caricaturistThe Tribune trialThe right of association established by juryStatistics of the political sentences under the RestorationLe Pré-aux-Clercs
Le Corsaire trial. The Duc d'Orléans portrayed as a caricaturist. The Tribune trial. The right of association established by the jury. Statistics on political sentences during the Restoration. Le Pré-aux-Clercs.
Victor Jacquemont
Victor Jacquemont
George Sand
George Sand
Eugène SueHis family, birth, godfather and godmother His educationDr. Sue's wine-cellarChoir of botanists Committee of chemistryDinner on the grassEugène Sue sets out for SpainHis returnFerdinand Langlé's roomCaptain Gauthier
Eugène Sue. His family, birth, godparents. His education. Dr. Sue's wine cellar. Choir of botanists. Chemistry committee. Dinner on the lawn. Eugène Sue's trip to Spain. His return. Ferdinand Langlé's room. Captain Gauthier.
Eugène Sue is ambitious enough to have a groom, horse and trapHe does business with the maison Ermingot,[Pg xii] Godefroi et Cie which permits him to gratify that fancyTriumph at the Champs-ÉlyséesA vexing encounterDesforges and Eugène Sue separateDesforges starts Le Kaléidoscope at BordeauxFerdinand Langlé starts La Nouveauté at ParisCésar and the negro ZoyoDossion and his dog
Eugène Sue is ambitious enough to have a groom, a horse, and a carriage. He works with the maison Ermingot, [Pg xii] Godefroi et Cie, which lets him indulge that desire. Triumph at the Champs-Élysées. A frustrating encounter. Desforges and Eugène Sue part ways. Desforges launches Le Kaléidoscope in Bordeaux. Ferdinand Langlé starts La Nouveauté in Paris. César and the man Zoyo. Dossion and his dog.
Eugène Sue's début in journalismL'Homme-MoucheThe merino sheepEugène Sue in the NavyHe takes part in the battle of NavarinoHe furnishes a houseThe last folly of youthAnother Fils de l'HommeBossange and Desforges
Eugène Sue's entrance into journalism: L'Homme-Mouche. The merino sheep. Eugène Sue in the Navy. He participates in the battle of Navarino. He sets up a residence. The final folly of youth. Another Fils de l'Homme. Bossange and Desforges.
The political duels
The political duels.
Lucrèce BorgiaDiscouragementFirst conception of the Historical Romances
Lucrèce Borgia. Discouragement. First conception of the Historical Romances.
Condition of the Théâtre-Français in 1832 and 1833Causes which had led to our emigration from the Théatre-FrançaisReflections concerning the education of dramatic artists
Condition of the Théâtre-Français in 1832 and 1833. Reasons for our departure from the Théâtre-Français. Reflections on the training of dramatic artists.
TalmaMademoiselle MarsThe ConservatoireMacreadyYoung KeanMiss SmithsonMrs. SiddonsMiss FaucitShakespeare The limits to dramatic art in France
Talma, Mademoiselle Mars, The Conservatoire, Macready, Young Kean, Miss Smithson, Mrs. Siddons, Miss Faucit, Shakespeare. The limitations of dramatic art in France.
THE WOLF-LEADER
By Alexandre Dumas
CONTENTS
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NEWLY TRANSLATED BY
A L F R E D A L L I N S O N
NEVER BEFORE TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH
WITH THREE
COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS BY
FRANK ADAMS
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CONTENTS
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| Intro. | Who Mocquet was, and how this Tale became known to the Narrator | |
| The Grand Master of His Highness' Wolf Hounds | ||
| The Lord Jean and the Clog Maker | ||
| Agnelette | ||
| The Black Wolf | ||
| The Deal with the Devil | ||
| The Haunted Hair | ||
| The Kid at the Mill | ||
| Thibault's Wishes | ||
| Wolf Leader | ||
| Master Magloire | ||
| David vs. Goliath | ||
| Wolves in the sheep pen | ||
| It’s shown that a woman never speaks more eloquently than when she keeps her mouth shut. | ||
| A Village Wedding | ||
| The Lord of Vauparfond | ||
| My Lady's Maid | ||
| The Baron of Mont-Gobert | ||
| Death and Resurrection | ||
| The Living and the Dead | ||
| True to the Encounter | ||
| The Brilliance of Evil | ||
| Thibault's Final Wish | ||
| The Anniversary | ||
| Hunting the Werewolf | ||
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