The heir to extensive property in Poitou, whose home was the Chateau of Durbellire Cousin of Charles and Marie de Lescure, and in love with Maric, whom he married. After the battle of Cholet, he was made Commander-in-Chief of the Vendean forces, which he led until they were defeated and he was killed."...not quite twenty years of age.... Without being absolutely handsome ... was of a very prepossessing appearance. He was tall and robust, well made, and active.... his eyes were bright, and of a clear blue colour; his hair was light, and his upper lip could already boast that ornament which the then age, and his own position made allowable" (1:1:8-9).One of the principal characters in La Vendee.
Female friendships are slower in their growth, for the suspicion of women is perhaps stronger than that of men.
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