History of the Bastile And of Its Principal Captives
History of the Bastile And of Its Principal Captives
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The witty Bussy Rabutin pithily describes him as being " one of the least men, in mind as well as body, that God ever created. " The more phleg- matic duke of Berwick says of him, " he had a sort of talent, which, however, consisted only in turning every thing into ridicule, insinuating himself into everybody's confidence, worming out their secrets, and playing upon their foibles. He was noble in his carriage, generous, and lived in a splendid style. He loved high play, and played like a gentle...man. His figure was very diminutive, and it is incomprehensible how he could ever have become a favourite with the ladies. " The satirical St. Simon has drawn, in his best manner, a full-length portrait of Lauzun, which has scarcely a single redeeming feature. He does, indeed, allow, that he was a good friend, " when he chanced to be a friend, which was rarely, " and a good 254 HISTORY OF THE BASTILE.
relation ; that he had noble manners, and was brave to excess. This is the sole speck of light in the pic- ture ; the rest is all shade.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The witty Bussy Rabutin pithily describes him as being " one of the least men, in mind as well as body, that God ever created. " The more phleg- matic duke of Berwick says of him, " he had a sort of talent, which, however, consisted only in turning every thing into ridicule, insinuating himself into everybody's confidence, worming out their secrets, and playing upon their foibles. He was noble in his carriage, generous, and lived in a splendid style. He loved high play, and played like a gentle...man. His figure was very diminutive, and it is incomprehensible how he could ever have become a favourite with the ladies. " The satirical St. Simon has drawn, in his best manner, a full-length portrait of Lauzun, which has scarcely a single redeeming feature. He does, indeed, allow, that he was a good friend, " when he chanced to be a friend, which was rarely, " and a good 254 HISTORY OF THE BASTILE.
relation ; that he had noble manners, and was brave to excess. This is the sole speck of light in the pic- ture ; the rest is all shade.
What to read after History of the Bastile And of Its Principal Captives?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by R a Richard Alfred Davenport to read onlineMoreLess
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