Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 14

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 14 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 14 And His Court and of The RegencyAuthor: Duc de Saint-SimonRelease Date: December 3, 2004 [EBook #3873]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV., ***Produced by David WidgerMEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV AND HIS COURT AND OFTHE REGENCYBY THE DUKE OF SAINT-SIMONVOLUME 14CHAPTER CVFor a long time a species of war had been declared between the King of England and his son, the Prince of Wales,which had caused much scandal; and which had enlisted the Court on one side, and made much stir in theParliament. George had more than once broken out with indecency against his son; he had long since driven himfrom the palace, and would not see him. He had so cut down his income that he could scarcely subsist. The fathernever could endure this son, because he did not believe him to be his own. He had more than suspected theDuchess, his wife, to be in relations with Count Konigsmarck. He surprised him one morning leaving her chamber;threw him into a hot oven, and shut up his wife in a chateau for the rest of her days. The Prince of Wales, who foundhimself ill- ...