Prince Eugene and His Times
Luise Muhlbach
9781465538932
pages
Library of Alexandria
Overview
PRINCE EUGENE, THE LITTLE ABBE CHAPTER I. THE COUNTESS OF SOISSONS. Is that your last word, madame? said Louvois, in a tone so emphatic as to be almost threatening. My last word, replied the countess, haughtily. My daughter is too young to marry, and were she older, I would not impose a husband upon her who was not the man of her choice. She shall bestow her hand and heart together. Do you mean that it is impossible for your daughter to love my son? asked Louvois, hastily
