The Cardinal's Edict
Adrian De Mauprat, a gallant soldier of fortune, meets and falls desperately in love with the Cardinal's ward, Julie, who in turn shows that his attentions are not unwelcome. Owling to the n... Read allAdrian De Mauprat, a gallant soldier of fortune, meets and falls desperately in love with the Cardinal's ward, Julie, who in turn shows that his attentions are not unwelcome. Owling to the numerous duels being fought in Paris, the Cardinal is obliged to issue an edict forbidding ... Read allAdrian De Mauprat, a gallant soldier of fortune, meets and falls desperately in love with the Cardinal's ward, Julie, who in turn shows that his attentions are not unwelcome. Owling to the numerous duels being fought in Paris, the Cardinal is obliged to issue an edict forbidding dueling and making death the penalty if the edict is disregarded. De Mauprat enters a tave... Read all