I Am Louis XIV

The love affair between Lord Ferdinand and Lady Eva soon spread to every corner of the palace. The Italian nobleman chose a peasant woman from a fishing village instead of a real noblewoman, which inevitably aroused a lot of criticism. ——After all, he can now be said to be the attendant and friend of the crown prince, and the ward of the king. But since Louis XIV canonized Eva as the countess of Nice, this criticism immediately turned into jealousy——making some mediocre and dull people From the perspective of ordinary people, Eva is like a clown. Because she is special and shameless, she arouses the interest of the king and can get such a reward.

Regardless of how these real clowns jumped up and down, Eva knew very well that the king gave her this title because she was willing to become the princess's maid, and her role was not limited to the palace - whether it was the court of Versailles or Stockholm. , people first look at the king's favor and secondly look at your title and official position. As the chief female officer of the princess, what Eva lacks is a title. An earl title is not only the laurel crown she wears on her head, but also the title she holds in her hands. weapons.

Ferdinand also knew this very well. He could not say anything to make Eva refuse this title and this job. He knew that he could not give his lover anything better, and they became more and more absurd in the eyes of people. Taboo, undisguised. When Eva suddenly disappeared again, several ladies around the princess tried to persuade her to either stop letting Eva enter her room or ask her to cut off all contact with Lord Ferdinand, but the princess They all refused: "Okay," she said affectionately but not refusing, "It's just for this period of time."

She was now grateful that the eldest princess and her had accepted the teachings of the ministers when they were still in love. For example, these older, experienced and scheming men here had long been accustomed to treating them like Everything is weighed and calculated on the scale in her heart. Although she sometimes feels bored and bored, she and the eldest princess' immunity to love has indeed saved them a lot of suffering - maybe there is regret, but it is regrettable. Better than loss and pain, the latter two can kill.

The reason why the princess admires Eva, a girl who sounds very vulgar and humble, is because she always has a vague feeling of envy and encouragement for her. When they see others getting something they cannot get, people are always divided into two categories, one is jealous and the other is relieved. The princess is undoubtedly the latter, maybe because she has been there so early in the morning. Having made a choice, she is also prepared to endure the inevitable result - she may not be as simple and passionate as Eva, but she is happy to see such a person beside her who can get short-term happiness. Yes, short-lived happiness.

What she didn't tell the female officials was that Eva's relationship with Ferdinand had only lasted a year, two years at most. She was the same age as the eldest princess, and Frederick was twenty. As soon as the engagement negotiations were over, she would When setting off for Prussia, Eva, as a maid, will inevitably accompany her. Like most of the dowry female officials, there is a high possibility that she will not get married again. Ferdinand will definitely stay in Paris or Versailles until he completes his studies or returns to the Principality of Tuscany to fulfill the duties of an heir. Anyway, he and Eva are thousands of miles apart and have almost no chance to see each other again. .

No, so what if I saw it?

The princess shook her head. She sat in front of the dressing mirror and asked the maids to pull out the hairpins, untie the ribbons, and loosen the curls. Suddenly, a female official rushed in and said something in her ear. What? The princess' expression changed slightly and she stood up immediately.

Philippe, Duke of Orleans, the younger brother of Louis XIV, as the king's closest blood relative besides the Queen Mother and the Dauphin, his room is undoubtedly the closest to the King's suite, followed by the Dauphin and Her Majesty the Queen, the Duchess of Orleans. The children's suites are also located on the same corridor, and the doors between the suites can be opened to connect the rooms together. Therefore, the eldest princess could go directly through the small hall to her mother's room without leaving her apartment. She did not have to walk on the long corridor and be looked at by omnipresent eyes, which would later attract countless rumors. But even so, she walked in the corridor late at night. A sudden visit to the Duchess of Orleans' dormitory will still cause some minor disturbances, but if the Duchess is allowed to have her own way, the subsequent troubles will be difficult for even the Duke of Orleans to deal with.

The Duchess of Orleans, the original British princess Henrietta, was still arguing with her chief female officer stubbornly when the eldest princess walked in, but when she saw the eldest princess, her arrogance was like The warmth that was swallowed up by the cold air disappeared so suddenly, perhaps because when the Spaniards brought the portrait of Carlos II for the first time, she did not object or even encouraged it. She could not raise her head in front of this daughter.

The princess closed her eyes and tightened her wool pajamas, "What are you doing, mother?"

"I'm..." the Duchess of Orleans said: "I'm...I'm thinking about some issues."

"At this time?" the Princess asked, "Tomorrow morning we will follow His Majesty to set off for Saint-Germain-en-Laye."

The Duchess of Orleans shifted uncomfortably: "I'm a little uncomfortable, Marie. I might not be able to go."

"Mother," the princess said coldly, "the king has many doctors and wizards. Do you think they will deceive your majesty for your sake?"

"I don't want to leave Versailles," said the Duchess.

The eldest princess took two steps forward, "Light the candle, it's too dark here," she said, and then the candle was brought - the Duke of Orleans did not love Henrietta, although he respected her, but he was still under the king's control. Under the request of the Duke of Orleans, the servants and servants in the palace have always been sharp-sighted and snobs. Although they dare not do anything to the Duke of Orleans and the Duchess of Orleans, there is no doubt that between the Duke of Orleans and the Duchess of Orleans, they have no doubts. Tends to obey the order of the princess: "You all get out." The princess said.

The Duke and Duchess of Orleans opened her mouth unwillingly, but in the end she said nothing and watched as she and the maid of the Grand Princess exited the dormitory in an orderly manner.

The princess, who had received the teachings of Colbert, Lovas, and Milady, calmly sat down in front of the Duchess of Orleans. The candlelight was bright, and she could clearly see the face of the Duchess of Orleans. This look She was shocked. When did her mother become so old and haggard? Princess Henrietta was born in 1644. Even if her daughter is about to get married, she is only in her thirties. As a pampered lady, she should not show such an expression and posture.

The eldest princess held her hand without any hesitation: "Mom..." she said softly, although the Duchess of Orleans almost turned the eldest princess into a cowardly and pitiful abandoned child in the first twelve years of education. , but she still loved her, and she also knew that many mothers, especially noble ladies in the court, would guide and sacrifice their daughters in this way, "Tell me," she said, "What makes you want to refuse the king's invitation? "

"I want to stay in Versailles," whispered the Duchess of Orleans. "If I leave, who will take care of Alex?"

Alex is Alexander’s nickname. He is the younger brother of the eldest princess. He is only four years old this year, but this is not the reason, at least not the whole reason. Of course Alex, who is still a toddler, cannot be included in the king’s entourage. He was added to the team, but the queen mother and queen will stay in Versailles. They and countless noble ladies and maids will take good care of the son of the Duke of Orleans without making any mistakes.

"But Your Majesty won't care." The princess said, "Your Majesty will rarely care about anyone now." She calmly looked at her mother's raised face and said, "Only a few people will let him." To consider what they are thinking, but you, you are not." She said cruelly: "He will care about you. Of course, if he hears that you are sick or worried that your son is unwilling to accompany you, he will only She would nod and say, okay, let's do it. She doesn't want to leave her son, so let her stay in Versailles." She squeezed the hand of the Duchess of Orleans: "He won't delve deeper at all. , and there is no need, and," she paused, because the Duchess of Orleans was trying to break away, as if she could keep these cruel words out forever if she didn't listen, but the princess held her tightly: "Those The people who know what you want, my father, me, and your so-called 'friends', none of them will mention it, and neither will we, and no one will tell the king that you don't want to go with him. It's because you think your son should receive more rewards, territory or titles."

"Mary!" the Duchess of Orleans wailed, as if she was burned by her daughter's words: "He will understand, Your Majesty... Your Majesty... I have done many things for him, many, Marie!"

"I don't understand what you are worried about?" the princess asked in confusion. She really didn't understand: "Alex is my father's eldest son and my younger brother. He is destined to inherit everything from his father." , Of course, my father has several illegitimate children, but they are absolutely impossible to threaten Alex. Neither the law nor the king will allow it. Why are you so eager? My father and His Majesty are both in their prime, and Alex is only four years old. , if you are willing to stop torturing yourself, you will also have a happy life that no one else can achieve... Why are you doing this?"

The Duchess of Orleans could not hold back her hand. Unlike the eldest princess, she had not lived a good life when she was born and during her childhood, so her body had always been very weak. However, the eldest princess often went out like the eldest princess and the crown prince. Horse hunting, and even martial arts lessons, but she looked like she was about to faint. The princess let go of her hand worriedly, and the Duchess of Orleans did not run away, but just raised her hand to hold her eyes. : "I know," she said, "but your father doesn't like Alex."

"Why do you have such an idea?" The princess shouted in surprise.

"The king doesn't like him either." The Duchess of Orleans said with difficulty: "Mary, you are lucky because you are a girl, but Alex - you lived in Versailles, you heard people mention him ? It’s like he doesn’t exist.”

"That's because he is still young, mother," the eldest princess persuaded softly: "When he grows up, he may become Ciel's companion, or enter the military academy together, and of course people will be able to see it then. Him."

"Then what does the little Duke of Enghien say?" the Duchess of Orleans retorted: "No, you know what I mean, Marie, don't pretend to be confused, my Alex, the worst thing about him is that his father is a king. Brother Philippe, Duke of Orleans, he is a boy, his inheritance..."

"That's enough!" the eldest princess shouted in horror. She stood up and looked around to make sure no one stayed in the room against their orders: "Now the king and queen have a second boy!"

"This child is going to be the King of Spain. His Majesty has already made arrangements," said the Duchess of Orleans. "Even if there is a third, what about the fourth boy? Your father also realized that although he needs an heir, Alex really cannot be liked by him - because." She gritted her teeth and said: "He is afraid of the king and loves his brother. He doesn't want anything to destroy His Majesty's trust in him."

"That's not the case..." the princess said in annoyance, although she knew that her mother was at least partly right. "But what can you do if you are so noisy?" She returned to her seat and continued: "You should understand His Majesty. He will not reward others simply because of personal preferences - he always looks at merit. At least you Wait until Alex grows up and shows the talent that the king appreciates - he is the child of your majesty's favorite brother, the king will definitely pay great attention to him..." Her voice became smaller and smaller, and in the end she almost heard Disappeared - because she remembered what her mother had said before. The Duchess of Orleans should be referring to the fact that she had successfully persuaded Charles II of England to form a secret alliance with France according to the king's order, and persuaded Charles II to use witchcraft. I got an heir, so I completely broke the last fig leaf with the Duke of York...

The eldest princess stared at her mother: "You are... blaming His Majesty and my father for preparing too much dowry for me... Do you think that because they are afraid of Alex, they will remember all your achievements? It’s on me...is that why you can turn a blind eye to Alex with a clear conscience...?"

The Duchess of Orleans did not answer, but turned her head to one side, which undoubtedly gave the eldest princess a positive answer.

The eldest princess sat on the chair in disbelief, her face numb, her hands and feet cold. She knew that her dowry was not only comparable to the eldest princess, but even exceeded it. Louis XIV also jokingly said that it was because the king was not as rich as the Duke of Orleans. money (he also borrowed money from the Duke of Orleans). When they learned that she was going to marry a Prussian instead of a Frenchman, some ministers complained because it was such a huge asset.

However, she didn't expect that her mother would think so.

The silence in the room lasted for a long time, and the princess's mind was full of thoughts, but also seemed to be blank. She tried to analyze the thoughts of the Duchess of Orleans as she had learned. Of course, the Duchess of Orleans, like Queen Theresa, was also a foreign princess, but she was not as lucky as Queen Theresa. The Duke of Orleans did not love him, He is not as self-controlled as Louis XIV. Although he is a brave general, loyal brother and courtier, he is also an overly romantic bastard. He does not disrespect his wife, but he often unconsciously ignores and alienates her - especially It was after the proposal of Carlos II that he was angry that his wife would treat their daughter like this.

This... Of course we cannot blame the Duchess of Orleans, but it is also difficult to blame the Duke of Orleans, because most men at this time were like this. People like Louis XIV and the Duke of Mortemart were heretics... But for the mind For the sensitive Duchess of Orleans, she thought it was a very correct choice. The sacrifice she made after more than a dozen painful nights was not only worthless to her husband, but also became an unforgivable sin - she was directly punished. Deprived of her daughter’s right to education.

Even His Majesty thinks this is her fault. If the Duchess of Orleans still has a relationship with her two brothers, just like the eldest princess and the crown prince, then she may still feel that she has someone to rely on, but not to mention Charles II. The Prince and the Duke of York had almost no feelings for Henrietta, and even if they had, the things Henrietta had done were enough to make them turn against her.

"It seems that you really can't be blamed for this matter." Finally, the princess said: "But I don't want to accompany you. I still ask you to think more carefully, not for me, but for Alex - you have to understand, no matter what Neither your Majesty nor my father wants anything from you now. As for you, on the contrary, if you stay in Versailles and hide in your room, their impression of you will be even weaker, and a lady who is strange to the king is It's hard to ask for anything for your son - you know how many people are willing to give boxes of gold coins for this chance... For Alex, you should be happy to appear before your father and the king, so that …In this way, if you mention Alex’s matter again after I get married, I guarantee that you will get an answer that satisfies you.”

"What are you going to do? Marie?" asked the Duchess of Orleans: "No, you don't have to do anything, it's all my fault!" She screamed desperately: "I love Alex, but I also I love you! You are my daughter and my flesh and blood!"

"I know, Mom." The princess said, "So I'm just...a little disappointed." After saying that, she turned and left the room.

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The eldest princess did not break her promise. Anyway, as the day of formal marriage contract drew closer, the king became more and more tolerant of her, even on the first day of the tour.

She, the King, and the Duke of Orleans were riding in the same carriage, and it was a relief that the Duchess of Orleans, as the Grand Princess had expected, silently climbed into the carriage that accompanied them. After hearing what the princess said, Louis couldn't help but give his brother a reproachful look. Speaking of which, it was because the Duke of Orleans was a bit too bastard - the king could not comfort the Duchess of Orleans in person, otherwise rumors would spread in the Palace of Versailles. With such speed and degree, in the next week they will hear the whole of France swear that the king has an affair with the Duchess of Orleans. This is something Louis absolutely does not want to see and hear - so he can justly glare at himself 's younger brother.

The Duke of Orleans touched his face. He could swear that he really didn't expect that the Duchess of Orleans' thoughts would be so weird and twisted. Of course he loved his children. During this time, he seemed to prefer the eldest princess. Because the eldest princess is about to get married, it may take more than ten or twenty years for them to meet again. Of course, he will try his best to find as many opportunities as possible to get along with his daughter. As for his son, he is still a baby. The Duke of Orleans doesn't think so. What language can he have in common with me - should we say fear? Yes, but the age difference between the crown prince Louis and him was too big. By the time he grew up, the crown prince's power had already been consolidated, and the Duke of Orleans didn't think at all that that smelly boy could become the second Gaston.

He didn't let people in the court mention Alex too much, also because he felt that it was not a good thing to put Alex in the center of the crowd's sight too early - there were too many people in the court with ulterior motives, and they might There is no possibility of mercy in using or murdering a child. Don't forget that even the crown prince Louis was almost turned into a dagger to stab Louis XIV by them - he had planned to wait until When Alex grows older, he will not die so easily, and then send him to Orleans. However, the Duchess of Orleans will think that he deliberately gave up his eldest son in order to avoid the king's suspicion.

The Duke of Orleans made an obscene noise and said, "I will go and talk to Henrietta." He said, "I really don't understand why she has such strange thoughts."

Just because Alex was his son, the Duke of Orleans firmly believed that His Majesty the King would never let him fall into the dust.

"I can probably guess a little bit," Louis said, "but it's not a big problem. I will give her an answer when the parade is over."

The Duke of Orleans smiled and said, "No, brother." He said, "I know what answer you will give her, but I also have my own ideas. You have to listen to me first."

"Well, okay, I will listen to you first." Louis said, not taking it to heart so much. Anyway, he believed in Philip just as he believed in himself. Then he looked out the window: "Ah," he said: "I Already seen the monastery.”

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In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, it was at the beginning of the story that Louis XIV, his brother, the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother of England and Princess Henrietta were in a state of embarrassment and exhaustion from where the Fronde riots broke out. The place I chose to stay after escaping from Paris. Because the king was stationed here, it was even called the capital of France for a few years. However, Louis XIV, Bishop Mazarin, and the Queen Mother never recognized it.

During the years of the Fronde riots, the Bourbon royal family had a difficult time in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The Queen Mother had to pawn clothes to maintain the royal family's necessary expenses - they also fired many servants, until the arrival of Fouquet. Only then was he slowly getting better. Louis remembered the first time he met Fouquet. At that time, Fouquet was in a good mood. He also brought a beautiful new dress to the king - Louis was not sure. Did he ever regret it, but he did not give the financial controller any chance. After all, he was too poor at that time, so poor that he had to put his conscience aside for the time being.

Unlike when they first fled to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, this time they were not only faster - because there were concrete avenues radiating from Paris and Versailles to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, it was easier and more pleasant - but also more popular. . Louis said here that he saw the monastery, which was built next to the palace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, and he heard the cheers of people. The people of Saint-Germain-en-Laye either gathered on both sides of the road, or rode horses, donkeys or It was a mule, following the king's motorcade, or running in the wasteland further away. Flower petals appeared sporadically on the gray road, and ribbons and notes were hung on the trees. The note read "God bless the king." Class words.

Louis took the note that the attendant picked from the branch and showed it to the Duke of Orleans and the Grand Princess. The three of them couldn't help but smile.

When they arrived at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the mayor and all the officials, as well as the minor nobles, presented a silver plate so large that it could be held with both hands spread out, dedicated to His Majesty the King. The relief on the silver plate depicts the achievements of Louis XIV. Three great victories - Flanders, the Netherlands and the great battle against the pagans, the king happily accepted, and the archbishop and priests of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye church came forward to greet and bless their majesty the king.

"The last time we came here," the Duke of Orleans whispered to the princess, "we thought everyone here was dead."

The princess quickly covered her face with a feather fan.

Then the king and his brother got on their horses, the princess and the Duchess of Montespan of Orleans waited for the noble ladies to get on the sedan chair, and then continued walking inside. Louis carefully looked at the scenery along the way - like other cities, the Saint-Germain-en-Laye Palace and the monastery are on the heights of the hills, and the city is below them, so although it can be seen now, there is still some time before arrival. The reason why Louis was so careful about the distance is that although he never came to Saint-Germain-en-Laye again after leaving, this place is very close to Paris and Versailles, so close that any decree of the king will immediately cover this place, so this place should be the same as Paris. , or like Versailles, there is not even a trace of confusion or treachery.

The renovated and paved roads, squares and city walls are very smooth, with drainage ditches on both sides. Hundreds of years later, some people will complain that this flat ground has lost its ancient charm, but for the people living here, It is said that there will be no pits, no bumps, and no accumulation of rainwater, dirt, and feces. The solid and flat ground is as perfect as what God gave. It is said that they can be used for several years. ten years. Those who walk, ride on horseback, or drive carriages will not think that a dirt road filled with stones can be better than this.

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What’s more, the width of the main road they were traveling on clearly reached the twelve-foot width required by Louis. Of course, the feet here are feet—this distance can allow two horses and carriages to travel side by side, and there are still two feet on both sides. Allow for narrow trails. On both sides of this road were enthusiastic local residents, waving hats, gloves, or ribbons, eager to get a glimpse of the king, but Louis first paid attention to those in dark blue uniforms. of police.

The word and position of police can be traced back to the ancient Greek period, and their duties are wonderfully consistent with the police now or even hundreds of years later - compared to the army, their duties are to patrol the city and the streets. With the maintenance of public security, criminals who attempted to oppose the king or cause riots or riots were arrested or executed.

The rudiments of the police system had been formed as early as the period of Louis XIII, but at that time their form was more similar to the gangster leaders promoted from the mob by Bishop Richelieu. They were semi-open spies, unwelcome guests and corrupt officials. Bishops and kings have a reputation as idiots. This situation has been greatly changed after Louis XIV took office. The main reason is that after Louis XIV's army went through the war between Flanders and the Netherlands, a large group of them retired due to injuries or other reasons. The soldiers need to be resettled. They are loyal to the king, and even if they are slightly lacking in ability, they are enough to cope with the work of the police.

Although most of them still prefer to go to war with the king, after listening to the king's will, they also feel that it is not bad to go to various places and serve as the king's arms, eyes, ears, and even mouthpieces. The priests had studied for a while and were able to read and numerate, and they were brave enough. We can't say that they were welcomed by everyone here, but with the support of the censors and local judges sent by the king, it would be difficult for those with ulterior motives to do anything to them.

The uniforms of the police have also been reviewed by the king and the king's brother. They are dark blue, with silver buttons, and are tied with a wide black leather belt and milky white shoulder straps. Their hat brims are raised high in three directions. It turned into a triangle - someone has already reported this to the king. It is said that these soldiers who left the army still want to retain something of the past. Of course, the king readily agreed, but now it seems that this The good thing about this kind of hat is that it is more compact than ordinary wide-brimmed hats, so it will not easily affect your vision and will not be easily scratched by anything.

The policemen who walked up and down in front of the cheering crowd, constantly looking at everyone with a wary eye, were also equipped with a stick, a musket and a rapier. They put their hands on their belts and walked around. Looking extremely majestic, Louis carefully observed the people's attitude towards the police - they were a little dissatisfied and a little afraid, but not to the point of treating the police like snakes and scorpions. There were also a few naughty boys sneaking through the crowd. , wanting to seize a gap and jump into the queue of guards - Louis had no doubt that they probably wanted to steal the silver spurs on the cavalry boots.

Of course, they were caught and taken away by the police before they could even touch the fluttering horse clothes. The sticks hit the back and buttocks mercilessly, causing a wail, but the wail quickly disappeared in the dark alley. When the police came out again, they were still well-dressed. It seemed that Saint-Germain-en-Laye Not only has the main road been repaired, but cement and stones have also been used in the alleys. Otherwise, just like when Louis first went to the Red Children's Market, he would always be covered in filth when passing through the paths between houses.

Speaking of houses, the houses on both sides of the street also clearly show signs of renovation. Although they are not all torn down and rebuilt like in Paris, the exterior walls, steps, doors and windows have definitely been replaced, and the steps and exterior walls are being painted. The chalk is even as clean as snow. The windows and doors are inlaid with large pieces of glass, and there are some curious little faces behind the glass.

Every hundred feet, a dark gas lamppost stands there - gas is also one of the most valuable properties in the hands of the king.

When Louis was still a teenager, Bishop Mazarin suggested that the king implement a so-called "lantern-bearer system" in order to reduce chaos and crime in the city of Paris at night. The king issued a royal decree to chambers of commerce and municipal officials, allowing them to carry out night-time activities. Lighting rental services, which combine lighting and protection - when a person purchases their services, these strong men carrying a lantern containing a large candle of 1.5 pounds, will respectfully bring them Escort to your home to avoid encountering drunkards or worse things. This kind of service is timed for a quarter of an hour, and the response is actually better. After all, at that time, the streets in Paris were still named Cutthroat Street.

When Louis rebuilt Paris and erected street lamps, for a short period of time, the lighting of the street lamps was still candles or grease. Each street lamp illuminated for eight to ten hours. The expenditure was very staggering. Fortunately, after he bought Lorraine from the Duke of Lorraine, the wizards extracted grease and a flammable gas from the coal-that is, coal gas, and it was no longer so embarrassing. Or to be more correct, it has turned into a considerable income. All cities are looking forward to building gas plants. They have to lay pipes, rebuild stoves, erect street lights, and have an endless supply of coal. Demand... In addition to Lorraine, Flanders, which Louis XIV conquered, also had very good coal-producing areas, which were constantly filling the king's inner treasury, and then turned into weapons and ships.

"Have street lights been erected on the streets here?" Louis asked sideways.

The mayor, whose face was flushed with excitement as he held the horse for the king, quickly replied: "That's right, Your Majesty, Saint-Germain-en-Laye was a city of light ten years ago. With your favor, you are here at the Palace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. When you look outside, you will definitely see a city that looks like it is shrouded in stars.”

"I will," said Louis. "This is the most beautiful thing in the world."

Then he saw a building made entirely of white marble with cloud patterns: "Is that a church or a chapel?"

"Uh, sorry, Your Majesty," the mayor said with some embarrassment, "That's the branch of the Royal Bank of France here."

"Ah, that surprises me," said Louis, who was genuinely pleased. For a less pious king, he would certainly rather see this splendid building belong to his bank than to God, he noted. There seemed to be a group of Jewish people standing on the steps of the bank. They were also cheering and saluting the king, but there was a clear distance between them and the people around them. Louis nodded. The old Jewish man at the head was stunned and seemed not to be too worried. I can believe that the king is nodding to them.

At this time Louis had turned his attention. Unlike the Huguenots, the Huguenots and the Catholics were enemies, but both the Huguenots and the Catholics would reject and despise the Judahs. As king, Louis He will not easily expel or kill some people because of their religious beliefs, but he will not make most of his subjects horrified and incomprehensible.

As they moved forward, they could feel that the road under the horses' hooves was slowly rising. Louis no longer allowed the mayor to continue holding the horse for him. He invited the mayor to follow him on horseback so that he could ask some questions that he was more concerned about.

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