Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 01

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 1 by Duc de Saint-SimonThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 1 And His Court and of The RegencyAuthor: Duc de Saint-SimonRelease Date: December 3, 2004 [EBook #3860]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV., ***Produced by David WidgerMEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV AND HIS COURT AND OF THEREGENCYBY THE DUKE OF SAINT-SIMONCONTENTS OF THE 15 VOLUMESVOLUME 1.CHAPTER IBirth and Family.—Early Life.—Desire to join the Army.—Enter theMusketeers.—The Campaign Commences.—Camp of Gevries.—Siege of Namur.—Dreadful Weather.—Gentlemen Carrying Corn.—Sufferings during theSiege.—The Monks of Marlaigne.—Rival Couriers.—Naval Battle.—Playing with Fire-arms.—A Prediction Verified.CHAPTER IIThe King's Natural Children.—Proposed Marriage of the Duc de Chartres.— Influence of Dubois.—The Duke and theKing.—An Apartment.—Announcement of the Marriage.—Anger of Madame.—Household of the Duchess.—Villars andRochefort.—Friend of King's Mistresses.—The Marriage Ceremony.— Toilette of the Duchess.—Son of Montbron.—Marriage of M. du Maine.— Duchess of Hanover.—Duc de Choiseul.—La Grande Mademoiselle.CHAPTER IIIDeath of My Father ...