The Winner and the Spoils
Gaspard, Count de Castany, in the French army, has gambled away all obtainable money. He goes to his sister, Marie, and asks for aid. She refuses and while imploring her brother to keep away... Read allGaspard, Count de Castany, in the French army, has gambled away all obtainable money. He goes to his sister, Marie, and asks for aid. She refuses and while imploring her brother to keep away from his fast friends, one of them, the young Marquis de Fornay, is announced. Marie rece... Read allGaspard, Count de Castany, in the French army, has gambled away all obtainable money. He goes to his sister, Marie, and asks for aid. She refuses and while imploring her brother to keep away from his fast friends, one of them, the young Marquis de Fornay, is announced. Marie receives him distantly, and after their departure, Marie calls her maid, and they follow them.... Read all