| 单词 | Fontenoy |
| 例句 | His father was a clergyman; his mother, a daughter of Sir Robert Munro, who, after distinguishing himself at Fontenoy and elsewhere, was killed at the battle of Falkirk, while opposing the young “Pretender.” Historic Fredericksburg The Story of an Old Town 2012-04-11T02:00:30.517Z It was possible to describe that decisive charge of the Irish brigade at Fontenoy, which Mr. Carlyle treats as a mere myth, in strains which instantly suggest those of the "Battle of Ivry." The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The Dutch took an active part in the campaign of 1745 and suffered heavily at Fontenoy, after which battle Marshal Saxe overran the Austrian Netherlands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z Lord Chesterfield's mission to the Hague, the Quadruple Alliance at Warsaw, are succeeded by the stunning blow of Fontenoy. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z We're not so old in the Army List, But we're not so young at our trade, For we had the honor at Fontenoy Of meeting the Guards Brigade. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Wogan himself, earlier in the same year of grace, lost an arm at the battle of Fontenoy, but got a leaf of the laurels, being dubbed Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z He served in the Dragoons at the Battle of Fontenoy. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z The Battle of Fontenoy is the corner-stone of the fame of Thomas Davis as a poet. Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.223Z The leader was a Chevalier de Fontenoy, a soldier of fortune, who, attracted by the sparkle of Spanish gold, had just arrived at St. Kitt's16 in a French frigate. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z His father, a native of Lanark, had served as a soldier, losing an arm at Fontenoy, and was admitted first as an inmate, and afterwards as an outdoor pensioner, at Chelsea hospital. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z The disastrous battle of Fontenoy was not redeemed by the capture of Louisbourg, a gallant affair for which local volunteers and local enterprise, rather than the Government, deserve the credit. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z Moreover, he really fought in that bloody fight of Fontenoy, and that was a very great honour and should make us forgive a very great deal. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Never at Fontenoy, Albuera or at Waterloo was more undaunted courage displayed by the sons of Erin than during those six frantic dashes which they directed against the almost impregnable position of their foe.... Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.223Z Fontenoy, repulsed in an attempt to recover the island, soon afterwards returned to France. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z The correspondent of the London Times also wrote, "Never at Fontenoy, Albuera, nor at Waterloo was more undaunted courage displayed." Stories of the Badger State 2011-11-27T03:00:12.687Z The French had won Fontenoy and were overrunning the Austrian Netherlands, without difficulty and almost without resistance. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z He was shot through the lungs at the battle of Fontenoy, and died in a few hours. The Strange Story Book 2011-09-15T02:00:13.747Z How often have they thrilled with martial fervor, as they read or heard Thomas Davis's Fontenoy, that famed Fontenoy, which would have been a Waterloo, "Were not those exiles ready then, fresh, vehement and true." Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.223Z He was at Fontenoy when the Duke of Cumberland was beat there by that Marshal. Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas 2011-07-10T02:00:18.883Z On their first separation they were but an inch or two apart, but the distance gradually widened between them till they or their representatives met face to face at Fontenoy. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z "What, the Count of Anteroches, who commanded the French guards at the battle of Fontenoy?" The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z He was the son of an old soldier who had fought at Fontenoy and had become post-master of the town in which he lived. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Your Majesty will deign to remember the brave General who fought at Fontenoy. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Cumberland then ordered his cavalry commander to form a screen facing Fontenoy, so as to cover the formation of the infantry. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z The part they played at Landen, at Barcelona, at Cremona, at Blenheim, at Ramilles, and finally at Fontenoy—all this is matter of history. The Charm of Ireland 2011-03-10T03:00:53.650Z Apocryphal or otherwise the epigram of Fontenoy should at least be worth subsistence to all who bear this name. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z James Wolfe, but thirty-one years old, had already been eighteen years in the army; was at Dettingen and Fontenoy, and had won laurels at Laffeldt. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z In your history books you read of the Battle of Fontenoy, which was fought five miles south-east of Tournai in the year 1745. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z The losses at Fontenoy were, as might be expected, somewhat less than normally heavy when distributed over the whole of both armies, but exceedingly severe in the units really engaged. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z The success in America against the English, though brilliantly won and solidly founded, had not presented occasions of this character, and Fontenoy was the last national victory which Paris could remember. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z On the other hand, 619 Marshal Saxe and others of the younger generals were excellent commanders, and Fontenoy was a victory of the first magnitude. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" In the spring of 1744 three armies were able to resume the offensive in the Netherlands, Germany and Italy, and in the following year France won the battle of Fontenoy, at which d’Argenson was present. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" He was present at Dettingen and Fontenoy, and served on the Duke of Cumberland's staff. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical On the left rear of this line, and separated from Fontenoy by some furlongs of open ground, another redoubt was made at the corner of the wood of Barry and a fifth towards Gavrain. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z The behaviour of the English contingents at Fontenoy afford but one of many examples of what I mean. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z He was present at the battle of Fontenoy, and was exiled to his estate for some years through the machinations of Madame Pompadour. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli Think you, did ever “Mr. Simpkin” salute at Fontenoy, or make a leg at Marly? The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec After Fontenoy, the regiment covered the British retreat and lost, among their officers, five Campbells. The Black Watch A Record in Action The infantry was arrayed in deployed lines behind the Antoing-Fontenoy redoubts and the low ridge between Fontenoy and the wood; behind them was the cavalry. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z Men elderly or old in this autumn of 1792 would have been boys or very young men when Fontenoy was fought. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z It is really true to say that in us, the 'Munsters,' they recognise the children of the men who fought for them at Fontenoy and Landen. The Irish at the Front The event was briefly this:—On the eve of the great battle of Fontenoy he received an insult from an officer of a Scotch regiment, which ended in a duel. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) At Fontenoy, Sergeant Newell was sent to the hospital with acute bronchitis; so Sergeant Wright went to the front in charge of the Third Section. Battery E in France 149th Field Artillery, Rainbow (42nd) Division The left wing of the Allies was still inactive, and troops were brought up from Antoing and Fontenoy to support the final blow. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z Having returned to the English army he led the life-guards at Dettingen and distinguished himself at Fontenoy; later he served against France in the Netherlands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" At the battle of Dettingen, consequently, two years before Fontenoy, the theory had been carried beyond the absurd by expressly forbidding the Gardes to fire, though they were raked down by the enemy's bullets. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections Yet Tourcoing remains unknown to the English general reader of history, while Fontenoy is one of the few stock names of battles which he can at once recall. Tourcoing We were at Ramillies, We left our bones at Fontenoy And up in the Pyrenees. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 In 1745 he became aide-de-camp to the duke of Cumberland in Germany, and was present at Fontenoy; in the following year he had command of a regiment at Culloden. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" There is, for instance, a pretty story of an exchange of courtesies between the leaders of the French and English Guards at the battle of Fontenoy. Logic, Inductive and Deductive This soldier served his country during a long period, fighting in Bohemia and Alsace, and then distinguishing himself greatly at the battles of Fontenoy and Lawfeldt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" Their fighting can have in method none of the old-time chivalry, such as was witnessed at Fontenoy when the French commander courteously invited his English rival to fire first. The Evidence in the Case A Discussion of the Moral Responsibility for the War of 1914, as Disclosed by the Diplomatic Records of England, Germany, Russia The son followed in his father's footsteps and was among the slain at Fontenoy. An Isle in the Water I now enquired for veterans—for Fontenoy men—Culloden men—Minden men—Quebec men! A Morning's Walk from London to Kew "Fontenoy" was like one of those great words which light up a whole page of history; and it almost seemed impossible that I should see before me a soldier of that glorious battle. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. It covered the retreat of the English at Fontenoy; and presented an unbroken front to the enemy, after all the other troops had quitted the field. My Schools and Schoolmasters or The Story of my Education. The England which fought at Blenheim, Fontenoy, and Quebec is the same England as fought at Marston Moor and Dunbar. The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe There had not been such mowing down at Fontenoy or Montmorenci. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 If that was how you served at Fontenoy, sir, you’d have been better in your berth.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) Battle of Fontenoy; victory of the French, under Marshal Saxe, over the allies under the Duke of Cumberland. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 And ask this proud Saxon if our blows he did enjoy When we met him on the battlefield of France, at Fontenoy. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule Later, he was in personal attendance on his royal friend during Marshal Saxe's splendid campaign, and at Fontenoy proved himself a worthy descendant of his ancestor, the great constable of France. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 Mr. Lover tells a good anecdote of an Irishman giving the pass-word at the battle of Fontenoy, at the same time the great Saxe was marshal. The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. Marshal de Saxe, although deadly sick, was on the field at Fontenoy. Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 Clare's Irish Regiment in the service of France, it is said, took this flag at the Battle of Fontenoy. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders For this, and this alone, one French army, wasted by sword and famine, had perished in Bohemia; and another had purchased, with floods of the noblest blood, the barren glory of Fontenoy. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) He was at Falkirk with Charles Edward, and charged with the Irish Brigade that broke the English column at Fontenoy. Lectures on the French Revolution After Fontenoy the French carried all before them. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" The victory of Maurice de Saxe at Fontenoy against the allied armies commanded by the Duke of Cumberland placed the Southern Netherlands under French occupation. Belgium From the Roman Invasion to the Present Day The recent French victory at Fontenoy still rankled in the heart of every Englishman. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 “That will do,” I said crossly, for I had heard of the battle of Fontenoy and his cousin Dennis before, and it was a sore point between us. Athelstane Ford So they called out, "Remember Fontenoy"; and the others answered the challenge and unbarred the door. Lectures on the French Revolution Schwerin thus, like Marshal Saxe at Fontenoy, remained behind to win the victory, and the king narrowly escaped being captured by wandering Austrian hussars. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" The affair at Fontenoy was nothing to it. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America It was probably in honor of his countrymen who fell at Fontenoy in 1745, the year before its composition. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes The Duke of Cumberland was routed by Marshal Saxe at the great battle of Fontenoy; and this battle restored peace, for a while, to Germany. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Who do you think is in the prison at this present moment?—Fontenoy. The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale Maurice of Saxe won Fontenoy in a litter, unable from disease to mount his horse; but in war it is hazardous to convert exceptions into rules. Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War The remains of the regiment had the honor to cover the retreat of the army, and brought off the wounded, as we did at Fontenoy. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Both these formidable attacks were defeated, and by means precisely similar to those by which Marshal Saxe stopped the English column at Fontenoy. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 The French were commanded by Marshal Saxe, the victor of Fontenoy. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II It was some time p. 142before Fontenoy was out on parole. The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale "They may talk of their Mindens and their Fontenoys," said the British general, Howe, "but there was no such fire there." History of the United States, Volume 2 It was hung around with dark pictures in broad black frames, for the most part pictures of battles, "Fontenoy," "Stemming the Rout at Steinkirk," "Blenheim Field," and—a new one—"Vittoria." Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure My dear, the days of Fontenoy are gone out; everybody nowadays only tries to get the first fire, by hook or by crook. Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida Selected from the Works of Ouida England was in the toils of a foreign war, and her prestige had lately suffered heavily from the sudden defeat at Fontenoy. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II It is not worth while to relate what such a man as Fontenoy said on the occasion. The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale And Fontenoy and the thunder of the Irish Brigade.... The Wind Bloweth The battle of Benburb affords as great a proof of Irish soldiership as Fontenoy. Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry At too early an age, in 1744, he was placed at the head of a great army, in order to oppose Marshal Saxe; and the event of the battle of Fontenoy proved the error. Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. In 1745 the battle of Fontenoy was fought, in which the French had the advantage, which was followed by the taking of Tournay. A Museum for Young Gentlemen and Ladies Or, a Private Tutor for Little Masters and Misses But he fell asleep towards morning, as soon as he had at last made up his mind that Fontenoy might kill him if he could, but he himself would fire into the ground. The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale But the British division at Fontenoy showed us, not many years ago, that the British infantry, now, are as good as they were under Marlborough. With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War The bloody Duke of Cumberland beheld with anxious eye, And ordered up his last reserve, his latest chance to try, On Fontenoy, on Fontenoy, how fast his generals ride! Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry The battle of Fontenoy, on the eleventh of May 1745, in which the British army was cut to pieces, encouraged, nevertheless, the ardent spirit of Charles to proceed in his enterprise. Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. But Aurora became the mother of the Marshal of Saxony, who defeated the English at Fontenoy, and conquered the Austrian Netherlands for the French. Lectures on Modern history Among the prisoners who arrived yesterday was a certain Colonel Fontenoy, who is my bitterest enemy, having wronged me past all endurance. The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale The Saxe expedition never sailed, so Eugène de Mézières went to beat Hanoverians elsewhere, and was wounded at Fontenoy. Historical Mysteries And Fontenoy, famed Fontenoy, had been a Waterloo Were not these exiles ready then, fresh, vehement, and true. Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry We left our bones at Fontenoy, And up in the Pyrenees, Before Dunkirk, on Landen's plain, Cremona, Lille, and Ghent, We're all over Austria, France, and Spain, Wherever they pitched a tent. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) They felt all the more obliged to stand aloof from the struggle, inasmuch as both had sons, in the army, that had fought valiantly against the French at Dettingen and Fontenoy. A Jacobite Exile Being the Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles the Twelfth of Sweden “Is this Colonel Fontenoy,” he said, at length, “the same man as he who did indeed wrong you so shamefully, and drove you to desperation?” The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale They were advancing in triangular order, like the English column at the battle of Fontenoy. The Heavenly Father Lectures on Modern Atheism On Fontenoy, on Fontenoy, like eagles in the sun, With bloody plumes, the Irish stand—the field is fought and won! Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry He took leave of the States-General just before the battle of Fontenoy, and hastened to Ireland, where he had been nominated Lord-Lieutenant previous to his journey to Holland. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 The chapel attached to the establishment is most splendid, the roof is supported by thirty fluted corinthian columns: the entrance to the École Militaire is by the Place de Fontenoy. How to Enjoy Paris in 1842 Intended to Serve as a Companion and Monitor, Containing Historical, Political, Commercial, Artistical, Theatrical And Statistical Information It was on the eve of the battle of Fontenoy that Henri sought an interview with Heloise, who occupied a gay pavilion near her father's tent. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales Louis XV. then joined his army, and the battle of Fontenoy, in 1745, was one of the rare victories of France over England. History of France "To find a victory over us they have to go as far back in the last century as Fontenoy." The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters The bulk of the British army was on the Continent and shaken by Fontenoy; King George himself tarried in Hanover. Foes Without this defence a column of twelve battalions deep becomes an inert mass, greatly exposed to be thrown into disorder or broken, as was the column of Fontenoy, and the Macedonian phalanx by Paulus Emillus. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. She came of one of the most ancient and noble families in Scotland, and was the daughter of the ninth Baron Cathcart, called "Cathcart of Fontenoy." Some Old Time Beauties After Portraits by the English Masters, with Embellishment and Comment The drama was opened by the terrible battle of Fontenoy in the Netherlands. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power As they did not obey, the same voice repeated: 'Come, open to us, body-guard; we have not forgotten that you men saved us French Guards at Fontenoy.' The Story of Versailles Upon the eleventh day of May, the year 1745, was fought in Flanders the battle of Fontenoy. Foes "I will read you what Major Edward says of Fontenoy." Lewis Rand At the battle of Fontenoy the English and French Guards, drawn up in opposite lines, conversed with each other prior to firing, like two groups of friends across the street. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 As a young man he was chaplain to the 42nd Regiment, and was present at the Battle of Fontenoy. A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature His father was an officer in the British army, who had fought against the Irish Brigade in the memorable battle of Fontenoy, and who died in a high situation in the Royal Hospital at Kilmainham. Speeches from the Dock, Part I Here is also a memorial to Phoebe Hessel, who fought as a private in the fifth regiment of foot at the Battle of Fontenoy and died here aged 108. Seaward Sussex The South Downs from End to End I used to wonder," she said; "when they would come home to Fontenoy and say, 'Lewis Rand spoke to-day,' I used to wonder if I should ever hear you speak! Lewis Rand The author of William II. and Francis-Joseph, sheltered under the nom de plume of Marquise de Fontenoy, is a lady of distinguished birth and title. The Secret Memoirs of the Courts of Europe: William II, Germany; Francis Joseph, Austria-Hungary, Volume I. (of 2) It was, however, at Fontenoy, May 11, 1745, that the Irish Brigade rendered their most signal service to France. The Glories of Ireland Mr. Montagu's brother, Edward, was killed at Fontenoy. Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume I The king and the dauphin had already taken up their positions of battle; the two villages of Fontenoy and Antoin, and the wood of Barri, were occupied by French troops. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 All her things had been sent from Fontenoy. Lewis Rand One of her great uncles had been a Grand Almoner of France, and another had commanded one of the victorious battalions at Fontenoy under the Maréchal Saxe. Calvert of Strathore He may have been an adventurer and a condottiere, but France owes to him Fontenoy, that brilliant page of her history. George Sand, some aspects of her life and writings Bouvines and Fontenoy were mentioned as though they had taken place on the preceding day, Austerlitz having become antiquated. Les Misérables "Forward, my lord, right to your front," said old Konigseck to the Duke of Cumberland, George II.'s son, who commanded the English; "the ravine in front of Fontenoy must be carried." A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 At Fontenoy, that September afternoon, Fairfax Cary, riding over from Greenwood, found Miss Dandridge seated upon the steps which ran down to the garden from the glass doors of the library. Lewis Rand The Irish drove the Hanoverians back with heavy slaughter, broke completely through the line of the allies, and nearly achieved a success as brilliant as that which the same brigade afterward gained at Fontenoy. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 Fontenoy smiled rather gloomily, and the two walked on in silence. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The swords, as we have just remarked, returned the insult; the sword of Fontenoy was laughable and nothing but a scrap of rusty iron; the sword of Marengo was odious and was only a sabre. Les Misérables "I have honored the bill of exchange your Majesty drew on me at Fontenoy," he wrote to Louis XV. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 And then we talked of Fontenoy, and he read me a letter from Uncle Edward. Lewis Rand And meanwhile Fontenoy plied him incessantly with a political correspondence which of itself made large demands upon intelligence and energy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I During the whole of this busy day Fontenoy even had hardly spoken to him; the battle was leaving him on one side. Sir George Tressady — Volume II At Dettingen he was wounded in the forefront of the battle; at Fontenoy the "martial boy" was ever in the heart of the fiercest fire, fighting at "a spiritual white heat." Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places He advanced towards Fontenoy; the batteries had just fallen short of ball. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 There's nothing now at Fontenoy but wedding talk. Lewis Rand George craned his neck round Miss Tulloch, and saw Fontenoy sitting beside a lady, on the other side of the middle gangway. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Compared to these two great reforms, or revolutions, the remaining clause—the landlords clause—touched, as he had already said to Fontenoy, questions of secondary rank, of mere machinery. Sir George Tressady — Volume II For instance, we are told that on the arrival of the news of the unfortunate battle of Fontenoy, every heart beat, and every eye was in tears. Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 The Hollanders attacked the village of Antoin, the English that of Fontenoy. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 At table, while he talked, I saw only that green field so far away, and General Hamilton bleeding to his death,—yes, and I thought, 'Oh me, what would they say to me at Fontenoy?' Lewis Rand On the other hand, the instinctive strength and acuteness of Fontenoy's judgment were unmatched, according to Tressady's belief, in the House of Commons. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy, no doubt, would carry on the fight to the bitter end, counting on a final and hard-wrung victory. Sir George Tressady — Volume II At Santa Cruz, as at Fontenoy, the Irish, whom harsh measures at home drove for protection to more friendly lands, took ample share in the fighting which defeated England's greatest sailor. To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I The victory of Fontenoy, like that of Denain, restored the courage and changed the situation of France. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The box smells like the garden at Fontenoy, where, I make no doubt, Deb and Major Edward are walking up and down, counting the stars. Lewis Rand It seems strange, perhaps, that you should find them here this Sunday, for Lord Fontenoy comes to-morrow, and the great fight will be on so soon. Sir George Tressady — Volume I He already, indeed, saw signs of that backing down of opposition which he had prophesied to Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The battle of Fontenoy was obstinate and bloody, and many thousands were left on the field on the side of the vanquished. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 2 In spite of these attempts, we see the French army in combat, notably at Fontenoy, still using fire at will, the soldier leaving ranks to fire and returning to load. Battle Studies Why, you aren't any more like—Don't you remember that morning, a'most four years ago, when I found you sitting by the blackberry bushes on the Fontenoy road? Lewis Rand It was Fontenoy, and Fontenoy's supporter must needs recollect himself as quickly as possible. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Tressady walked on, stung and excited afresh by the memory of the hateful half hour he had spent that morning in Fontenoy's library. Sir George Tressady — Volume II He was aide-de-camp to the Duke of Cumberland at Fontenoy; and afterwards, as Sir Joseph Yorke, Ambassador at the Hague. Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir The flags of Denain and Fontenoy, and those of the first campaign in Italy, were already suspended from the columns which supported the roof. The Companions of Jehu From the Fontenoy coach Unity, who had not been to Roselands since December, regarded the quiet old place through a sudden mist of tears. Lewis Rand But Fontenoy, when he came up with the wanderer, seemed to have no great mind for talk. Sir George Tressady — Volume I My lord, Mrs. Allison and Lord Fontenoy are in the library. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Murray, General, appropriates Jesuits' College for barracks; warrant issued by, defeated by Lévis; residence at Belmont; served at Fontenoy; Governor of Quebec. Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present Robin Oig served for a time in the 42d regiment, and was present at the battle of Fontenoy, where he was made prisoner and wounded. Rob Roy — Volume 01 When an hour had passed they rose and kissed, and he watched her across the road and through the gate into the circle of Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Fontenoy laughed—a strange, high laugh, like a jay's, that seemed to have no relation to his massive frame, and died suddenly away. Sir George Tressady — Volume I At the same time Letty saw a doggedness in him, a toughness like Fontenoy's own, which astonished her. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "As you see, Leslie, Fontenoy has done wonders for me as well as for France; but wait here, I will speak with you again." Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Edie had fought at Fontenoy, and was of the old school. The Antiquary — Volume 01 The library at Fontenoy lay west and north. Lewis Rand Though I am bound to say," Fontenoy went on quickly, "that in private matters no man could be kinder and show a sounder judgment than Maxwell. Sir George Tressady — Volume I At the same time he confessed to himself, with perfect frankness, that he could and would have served Fontenoy happily enough, but for another influence—another voice. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "It has been another Fontenoy," the marshal said smiling. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Edward obtained a commission, and was present at Fontenoy. Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) I love you as I loved you in the garden at Fontenoy, as I loved on our wedding eve, in the house on the Three-Notched Road! Lewis Rand George had fallen once more under the Parliamentary illusion, as soon as he was again within reach of the House of Commons and in frequent contact with Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Yet his old loyalty to Fontenoy tugged sorely at his will. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "The same, sire; the lad who distinguished himself at Fontenoy, and whom the Marshal afterwards appointed to a commission in my regiment, in which he had served as a gentleman volunteer for nearly a year." Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden The memorable battle of Fontenoy was offered and gloriously fought by the allies; accepted and splendidly won by the French. Holland The History of the Netherlands There is none at Fontenoy that does not love and honour you! Lewis Rand Under the influence of this idea, at any rate, she bore herself towards her husband's chief at their next meeting with an effusion which made Fontenoy supremely uncomfortable. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy's position, of course, in the matter was clear. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Captain Leslie, for so the prince has granted him a commission," Sir Thomas said, "has served two years in the French army, and was present at Dettingen and Fontenoy. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden The Representatives—strange and heroic copy of Fontenoy—took off their hats, and faced the muskets. The History of a Crime The Testimony of an Eye-Witness I will come no more to Fontenoy, if my coming is unwelcome. Lewis Rand Fontenoy's favourite arguments had momentarily no savour for a kind of moral nausea. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Meanwhile, Marcella and Fontenoy sat together a little way off, he at first watching Mrs. Allison, she silent, and making no attempt to play the hostess. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Under the command of the Duke of Cumberland the column crossed the ravine in front of Fontenoy. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Still, there was that in his heavy-featured face and in his bearing which bespoke the soldier, and I remembered Fontenoy and the record he had made there. A Soldier of Virginia Only once or twice, in the fortnight that she had been at Fontenoy, had she entered the library, and it was the room of all others that she loved. Lewis Rand In truth, since she had given Lord Fontenoy leave to invite Harding Watton she had had time to forget the invitation, and she was sorry now to think of his housing with the Maxwells. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy, immersed in the correspondence of the morning, had not yet chanced to see the paragraph, which was Harding Watton's. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Along our front from Antoin to Fontenoy is a narrow and difficult valley. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Have you ever heard the story of their fight at Fontenoy, ten years since, when they lost two hundred and forty men? A Soldier of Virginia This was a cursed check, this illness at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand For Watton had been recently Lord Fontenoy's henchman and agent in a newspaper attack upon the Bill, and upon Maxwell personally, that even Mrs. Allison had thought violent and unfair. Sir George Tressady — Volume I But she had thrown up a recent engagement within the last few days, and before Ancoats's flight all Fontenoy's information had pointed to the likelihood of a coup of some sort. Sir George Tressady — Volume II It could soon be seen that the Dutch troops, who on the English right were advancing to the attack, were moving against the villages of Antoin and Fontenoy. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden He had borne himself with conspicuous gallantry at Fontenoy. The Father of British Canada: a Chronicle of Carleton The last fortnight of her stay at Fontenoy had been almost a blissful time. Lewis Rand Then a transient impulse had driven him home—made him accept Fontenoy's offer—worse luck!—at least, Letty apart! Sir George Tressady — Volume I "Fontenoy agreed," said Maxwell, in the same measured voice. Sir George Tressady — Volume II There was a moment's fierce fighting, and then the English column swept from before it the remains of the French guard, and cleared the ravine which defended Fontenoy. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden If Britain ever has to call on these Varuses for her legions, or to repeat George II.'s cry at Fontenoy, will the enemy be able to countervail the Queen's damage? The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland It was coming right—it was coming right!—and next year they would all dance at Fontenoy with light hearts, at Unity's wedding. Lewis Rand "And that, of course, is why she won't marry Lord Fontenoy?" Sir George Tressady — Volume I And, as was now usual, he and Fontenoy had been engaged in steering out of each other's way as much as possible. Sir George Tressady — Volume II After a short stay at Tours, Ronald and Malcolm returned to Paris, where a series of brilliant fetes in honour of the victory of Fontenoy were in preparation. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Happily for him, he was not at Fontenoy. Lectures and Essays Listen to this: 'Mr. Hunter has been some time with us at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand "One of Fontenoy's gang," said her husband, before Lady Maxwell could answer. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Very likely it would make Fontenoy more savage still. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The village of Fontenoy had already been occupied by a strong body of troops under Marshal Noailles, and the rest of the army now moved forward to the posts allotted to them. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden Never at Fontenoy, Albuera, nor at Waterloo, was more undoubted courage displayed by the sons of Erin than during those six frantic dashes which they directed against the almost impregnable position of their foe. A Brief History of the United States I will go now Do not let the thought of Fontenoy distress you Do you remember the snow man we made there once, wreathing his head with holly? Lewis Rand So much at least was true—no other member of Fontenoy's party had as yet given her even the chance of arguing with him. Sir George Tressady — Volume I I hear she has done the whole thing—educated the young man, brought him to his bearings, spoilt all Fontenoy's plans, broken up the group, in fact. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Our left is covered by the wood of Barre, where a strong redoubt has been constructed; and the whole of the position is fortified with breastworks and abattis as far as Fontenoy. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden There were so many other things to think of nearer home; among them the British defeat at Fontenoy and the landing of the Young Pretender. The Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760 She's only at Fontenoy because the Churchills could not refuse a dying woman. Lewis Rand "Do you gather that Lord Fontenoy's speech on Friday has been much taken up in the country?" said Bennett, bending forward and addressing Lady Maxwell. Sir George Tressady — Volume I This morning, in my trouble, I sent for Lord Fontenoy, my kind, kind friend. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Under fire, this Western pilgrim can affect a "sang froid" worthy of Fontenoy. The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance Louis XV had many of them, and was glad to have them at Fontenoy; the Spanish King admitted them to the Golden Fleece; they defended Maria Theresa. Tales of War I am glad with all my heart that you are friends again with all at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Fontenoy at once perceived that the news of the election had arrived. Sir George Tressady — Volume I "Oh! a slide of that kind once begun goes like the wind," said Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Indeed he was the last king of England who ever was personally in a battle; and, curiously enough, this battle—that of Fontenoy—was the last that a king of France also was present in. Young Folks' History of England Count Saxe has been three times tapped since the of Fontenoy: but if we get rid of his enmity, there is Belleisle gone, amply to supply and succeed to his hatred! The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 He made his home with his brother, the master of Fontenoy; and his niece Jacqueline, the daughter of a younger, long dead brother, was to him youth, colour, music, and romance. Lewis Rand "Get on, Gregson," said Fontenoy, opening the front window of the brougham. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy was left to reflect on the folly of a man who, being driven to ask a kindness of his enemy, cannot keep his temper in the enemy's house. Sir George Tressady — Volume II He fought the battle of Fontenoy as he lay a dying. It Is Never Too Late to Mend He was, however, exceedingly ill at the time of the battle of Fontenoy. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 Federalists and Republicans exchanged the stiffest of bows, and the party for Fontenoy mounted and took the road. Lewis Rand "It's easy to see this man Gregson's a new hand," said Fontenoy, with an accent of annoyance, as they got clear of the village. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy's whole aspect changed as he caught the reference to their own relation. Sir George Tressady — Volume II I lost the good duke at the battle of Fontenoy, and the great mystery of this pasty went down with him into the hero's grave. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends The Irish drove the Hanoverians back with heavy slaughter, broke completely through the line of the Allies, and nearly achieved a success as brilliant as that which the same brigade afterwards gained at Fontenoy. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo "Hear of me at Fontenoy," answered Rand, and entered the wide hall as one who was at home there. Lewis Rand There was a vindictive eagerness in Fontenoy's voice. Sir George Tressady — Volume I The long process of political argument was perhaps tending every day to the loosening and detaching of those easy convictions of a young Chauvinism, that had drawn him originally to Fontenoy's side. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Their sires were in the old Brigade That won at Fontenoy, Stood true at Washington's right hand, that were his faith and joy: From Holy Cross to Fredericksburg Is many a gallant boy. Ballads of Peace in War Not in the luxurious bowers and palaces of Louis XV. were they to be found, but on the battle-fields of Dettingen and Fontenoy. Irish Race in the Past and the Present As a boy, he would have been puzzled to choose between "Will you go to Heaven?" and "Will you go to Fontenoy?" Lewis Rand George, fidgeting in his chair, said nothing; and presently Fontenoy resumed: "I trust you will not think what I am going to say an intrusion, but—you remember my letters to you in India?" Sir George Tressady — Volume I That final wiping-out would come—if indeed it were attained—in the last contest of all, to which Fontenoy was already heartening and urging on his followers. Sir George Tressady — Volume II This present war may end suddenly,—I think it will: the late victory at Lawfelt has stricken the allies under the Duke of Cumberland a blow hard as Fontenoy. The Golden Dog My grandsire was dead, but his bones Must have shaken I'm certain for joy, To hear daddy drumming the English From the meadows of famed Fontenoy. Ballads The advantage was possibly with Fontenoy, for he could picture that to himself. Lewis Rand He made a shrewd guess at the idea in Fontenoy's mind, and meant to show that he would not be dictated to. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Or, again, it was Fontenoy—Fontenoy's great head and overhanging brows, thrown suddenly into light against the windy dusk. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Among them are many troops who fought us at Fontenoy. The Golden Dog This he said because it had been said at Fontenoy, but chiefly because his own men were only armed with shillelaghs, and therefore could not fire. Burlesques He could not have described the mansions in the skies, but, thanks to Jacqueline, he knew every room at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Fontenoy hastened to reply, in a different tone, "I only want to keep the machine in order." Sir George Tressady — Volume I I think he may be going to throw Lord Fontenoy over. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "The English of Fontenoy are not such despicable foes," remarked the Chevalier de Lery; "they sufficed to take Louisbourg, and if we discontinue our walls, will suffice to take Quebec." The Golden Dog They are still the sons of those at Fontenoy, who, instead of being the first to fire, courteously raised their hats and addressed their English antagonists, "No, gentlemen, fire yourselves." The Ancient Regime He had seen the garden with his bodily eyes, for there was the morning he had spent at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Lord Fontenoy let down his window, and identified the small mining village of Battage. Sir George Tressady — Volume I As Tressady turned against the stream of his party, Fontenoy, with a sarcastic smile, stood elaborately aside to let him pass. Sir George Tressady — Volume II For this and this alone one French army, wasted by sword and famine, had perished in Bohemia; and another had purchased with flood of the noblest blood, the barren glory of Fontenoy. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Royal Highness is much swollen into obesity, into flabby torpor; a changed man since Fontenoy times; shockingly inactive, they say, in this post at Hastenbeck. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 18 He and his brother left Fontenoy some time ago. Lewis Rand He himself had no desire to follow in Fontenoy's footsteps. Sir George Tressady — Volume I And then"—she raised her eyes again, half shrinking—"there was the feeling, I suppose, of personal antagonism to Lord Fontenoy! Sir George Tressady — Volume II La Mettrie had left the Army, soon after that busy Fontenoy evening: Chivalrous Grammont, his patron and protector, who had saved him from many scrapes, lay shot on the field. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 Fontenoy was the nearest approach he ever made to getting victory in a battle; but a miss too, as they all were. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 The great Fontenoy coach with the Churchill arms on the panel drew up before the porch. Lewis Rand At the end of it, however, Lord Fontenoy was still uneasy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy dropped his voice, and his gesture induced Maxwell to follow him to the recess of a distant window. Sir George Tressady — Volume II And who is it that prates about the Irish at Waterloo, and the Irish at Fontenoy, and the Irish at Seringapatam, and the Irish at Timbuctoo? Essays in Little Dutch and Austrians, on the extreme left, were to have stormed Antoine by the edge of the River; that was their main task; right skirt of them to help US meanwhile with Fontenoy. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 You promised you would not let Fontenoy and the things of Fontenoy stand like a spectre between us. Lewis Rand George pulled his moustaches, and grinned as he looked across at Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I The chief difficulty, perhaps," said Fontenoy, resuming, "concerns the lad himself. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "Don't be uneasy; we will treat you politely, as Maison-Rouge treated the English at Fontenoy." The Marriage Contract Royal Highness in person, with his English, was to attack Fontenoy;—and is doing so, by battery and storm, at various points; with emphasis, though without result. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 I leave Fontenoy at once, as is just, but I shall write to your niece. Lewis Rand "Do you know whether Lord Fontenoy has any personal knowledge of the trades he was speaking about?" she said, in her rich eager voice; "that is what I want so much to find out." Sir George Tressady — Volume I "So Maxwell took a party to the North?" said George, dropping the subject of Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "When," said the Major at last,—"when will you come with me, Fair, to Fontenoy?" Lewis Rand Royal Highness attacked Fontenoy, and re-attacked, furiously, thrice over; and had to desist, and find Fontenoy impossible on those terms. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 Cousin Jane would take Deb; Unity must return at once to Fontenoy. Lewis Rand "I regard Fontenoy as a very competent person," he said drily. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Did a man arise who could give them a lead, there was no saying how soon they might not break away from the Fontenoy combination. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The Fontenoy party splashed through Indian Run and dismounted. Lewis Rand Colonel Churchill sent me to beg Mrs. Rand to come without delay to Fontenoy. Lewis Rand But Colonel Churchill and Major Edward never came, never wrote, never sent messages to Jacqueline, never, she forced Unity to tell her, mentioned her name or would hear it mentioned at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Fontenoy, however, when he had made his way to them, greeted Miss Sewell with as much apparent cordiality as he showed to anyone else. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy felt it, and prowled among them like a Satan, urging them to complete their deed, to give the coup de grâce. Sir George Tressady — Volume II I'm as glad for your happiness as if it were my own, and I'll ride with you to Fontenoy to kiss my new sister. Lewis Rand In another moment the road descended, the heavy trees shut out the view of the valley, and with very much indeed upon his mind, he thought no more of Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Perhaps I should have drifted past with the snow," he said, "but the light in the window drew me, and I heard to-day from Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Amusement shone in his blue eyes as they passed from Letty to Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I But Fontenoy's tone and attitude in the House of Commons had been already decisive. Sir George Tressady — Volume II May I ask—" "I came from Fontenoy at the request of Colonel Churchill. Lewis Rand Jacqueline closed the door of her aunt's chamber softly behind her, passed through the Fontenoy hall, and came out upon the wide porch. Lewis Rand A cheering from without announced the arrival of some popular voter, and Colonel Churchill and his brother, Major Edward, and an array of Federalists from the Fontenoy district, entered the Court House. Lewis Rand He laughed to think how he would tell the story to Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I She turned to the servant almost with eagerness: "Please tell Mrs. Allison and Lord Fontenoy to come up." Sir George Tressady — Volume II I did not know that you were at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Yes, I was troubled—I am always troubled when I think of Fontenoy. Lewis Rand He regarded the figure in dusty finery with a certain envy of any one who was going to Fontenoy, even as dancing master, even as a man no longer young. Lewis Rand Then Fontenoy is not as shrewd as usual. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy, too, frowned as he looked across at Ancoats, who was leaning against the wall in an affected pose, and quoting bits from a new play to George Tressady. Sir George Tressady — Volume II If I had not let you go to Fontenoy, we might to-day have heard the rushing of a mightier river than the Rivanna yonder! Lewis Rand If I had not gone to Fontenoy," cried Jacqueline, "my aunt might have died with her last wish ungratified! Lewis Rand Now, Big Jim, you lift Mr. Rand.—So! we'll have him at Fontenoy in a jiffy, and in bed in the blue room. Lewis Rand And, in his acute, deliberate way, he began to sum up the forces against him—to speculate on the action of this group and that—Fontenoy's group first and foremost. Sir George Tressady — Volume I His young sportsman's face flushed with excitement, and he tried hard through the intervening heads to get a glimpse of Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Permit me to hope, sir, that there is nothing wrong at Fontenoy? Lewis Rand Ever since the days of the blue room and that deep draught of Fontenoy kindness, a light has dwelt for me over the place. Lewis Rand "Fontenoy" was again the magic word, the "Open Sesame," but Jacqueline was the wealth of all the world. Lewis Rand He remarked to Fontenoy afterwards that he had better hang himself, and stalked home after the division pleased with one thing only—that he had not allowed Letty to come. Sir George Tressady — Volume I She asked him minutely about the progress of the combination that had defeated Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The conclusions were largely false, for it occurred to no one—at least outside of Fontenoy—to connect the quarrel and the duel with the President's proclamation and the Burr conspiracy. Lewis Rand You would not have been long gone, and I should have waited your return there at Fontenoy! Lewis Rand Only by this road, he knew, could he enter the gates of Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Fontenoy also laughed, with as little geniality as before. Sir George Tressady — Volume I But a paragraph that morning in Fontenoy's paper—a paragraph that he happened to have seen in Lord Ardagh's room—had appealed to another natural instinct, stronger and more primitive. Sir George Tressady — Volume II That was Fontenoy, and Rand, looking toward it with knitted brows, wondered why the house was so brightly lighted at such an hour. Lewis Rand "At the moment I am going to Fontenoy." Lewis Rand He spoke half aloud and with bitterness, looking from the window toward Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Of late years, since his transformation in fact, Lord Fontenoy's stiff reserve about himself had been rarely broken through. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Nor were they disturbed by the sudden hush and parting of the crowd when, five minutes later, amid a general joyous excitement, Fontenoy walked in. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Do you remember that first day we rode to Fontenoy when I came home from England? Lewis Rand Fontenoy is much as usual, sir," answered his visitor, "and my niece is very well. Lewis Rand Then the summer was over, and Jacqueline came back to Fontenoy. Lewis Rand His personal acquaintance with Fontenoy was of comparatively recent date. Sir George Tressady — Volume I He had told Fontenoy that his vote was safe; but must that pledge extend to more than the vital stuff, the main proposals of the Bill? Sir George Tressady — Volume II My brother and I chanced to be at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Fontenoy's fingers barely touched those of Maxwell and his wife. Sir George Tressady — Volume II In the mean time Lewis Rand lay in the curtained bed in the blue room at Fontenoy, and wondered at that subtle force called Chance. Lewis Rand Fontenoy did nothing to assist George's political lesson. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy hurried on to look for the young viscount with the curls and shoulders, and the two men stood about the inner lobby together, Fontenoy sombrely watching everybody who came out or in. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "Well, Fontenoy has earned his prize," said George. Sir George Tressady — Volume II But he and she knew that Fontenoy, so far, had little to fear from them. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Every decent young fellow in the county comes to Fontenoy straight as a bee to the honey-pot! Lewis Rand Nevertheless her eyes followed the dark head Fontenoy had pointed out to her. Sir George Tressady — Volume I At the same time I was all with Fontenoy in hating the usual philanthropic talk about the poor. Sir George Tressady — Volume II They made their way into the air, and as they walked up and down Fontenoy talked in his hoarse, hurried voice of the latest aspect of affairs. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Fontenoy would say, with that grim, sudden reddening which revealed from moment to moment the feverish tension of the man. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Since the doctor was come, the younger part of the gathering at Fontenoy had cheerfully returned to its business. Lewis Rand She hesitated a moment; then she said: "How can Lord Fontenoy be certain of his cause!" Sir George Tressady — Volume I How little I really thought, in spite of all one's anxiety, that Lord Fontenoy was going to win! Sir George Tressady — Volume II On this afternoon and evening Fontenoy was ubiquitous. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "What I want wouldn't take long," said Fontenoy, persistently, after a pause. Sir George Tressady — Volume II And then the month that she was to stay with Cousin Jane Selden went by, and she came back to Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Fontenoy had excited his audience, Dowson succeeded in making it shudder. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy himself had spoken before dinner, throwing scorn upon the clause, as the ill-conceived finish of an impossible Bill. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "And does still believe in him, more or less," said Harding; "but Fontenoy will have to be warned." Sir George Tressady — Volume II "Good opportunity for dinner, I think," said Fontenoy, with a motion of the head towards the man who had just caught the Speaker's eye. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Adam Gaudylock came, when his leisure served him, to Fontenoy as he went everywhere, by virtue of his quality of free lance and golden-tongued narrator of western news. Lewis Rand Nevertheless, the effect of the evening lay with Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Presently Fontenoy said, in another voice: "I have really never had the courage to talk to you of the matter, Tressady, but didn't you see something of that lad Ancoats before he went off abroad?" Sir George Tressady — Volume II The Government would get their second reading, of course that had never been really doubtful; though Fontenoy was certain that the normal majority would be a good deal reduced. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Well, thank God!" grumbled Fontenoy, "we don't mean to lose the main engagement. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The parlour at Fontenoy was large and high and cool, hung with green paper, touched with the dull gold of old mirrors, of a carved console or two, of oval frames enclosing dim portraits. Lewis Rand As he went he thought of Fontenoy's speech, its halting opening, the savage force of its peroration. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy made a sound between a growl and a sigh. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The Free Workers' League, which had called upon the trade-unionist of Mile End to summon the meeting, and to hear therein what both sides had to say, was, in fact, Fontenoy's creation. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The division between her and her audience widened with every sentence, and Fontenoy's lady-organiser, in the background, sat smilingly erect. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Colonel Churchill has cleared a large tract of woods behind Fontenoy and will use it for tobacco. Lewis Rand Tressady was still lingering in Bombay—though supposed to be on his way home—when Lord Fontenoy's letter reached him. Sir George Tressady — Volume I He believed that Fontenoy's personal regard for him still held. Sir George Tressady — Volume II It is curious," said Maxwell, thoughtfully; "for he will certainly vote steadily with Fontenoy all through. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Lord Fontenoy's ladies had it all their own way. Sir George Tressady — Volume II But every gentleman here—and I have no care for the canaille—knows that I live in Albemarle, in a small house between Greenwood and Fontenoy! Lewis Rand Tressady had already—partly from private talk, partly from the newspapers—learnt the main outlines of Lord Fontenoy's later story. Sir George Tressady — Volume I George spoke once or twice, without expecting to speak, instinctively pleasing Fontenoy where he could. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Tressady wandered about it all like a ghost, indifferent and preoccupied, careful above all to avoid any more talk with Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Once or twice a week, certainly, either at St. James's Square or in the East End, in spite of Parliament, and Fontenoy, and his many engagements as Letty's husband. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The Churchills live at Fontenoy.—Now we'll go see the Guard turn out. Lewis Rand She walked hastily past them, and would have gone at once into the house but that, turning her head, she perceived Lord Fontenoy hurrying towards her from the lime-walk. Sir George Tressady — Volume I I imagine Fontenoy has got his eye on the country! Sir George Tressady — Volume II Not a point raised by his guides but had been abundantly discussed and realised—on paper, at any rate—by Fontenoy and his friends. Sir George Tressady — Volume II For it was the direct fruit of an agitation that, as Tressady knew, was in particular Fontenoy's agitation. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Major Edward Churchill entered from the garden, for which he had an attachment almost comparable to his love for the old Fontenoy library and the Fontenoy stables. Lewis Rand But Ancoats made no response, nor had he any greeting for Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Maxwell, without preliminaries, and taking his companion's knowledge of the story for granted—no doubt on Fontenoy's information—said a few words about the renewal of the difficulty. Sir George Tressady — Volume II When, indeed, had he, or Fontenoy, or anyone else ever denied that the life of the poor was an odious and miserable struggle, a scandal to gods and men? Sir George Tressady — Volume II George exchanged a word or two with Fontenoy, then stood still, and thought a moment. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Colonel Churchill is the soul of kindness and hospitality, and the ladies of Fontenoy are all angels. Lewis Rand She never forgot her husband and his straits; and in George's mind Fontenoy's rugged figure stood sentinel. Sir George Tressady — Volume I "I suppose Lord Fontenoy now thinks the end quite certain." Sir George Tressady — Volume II Then he and Fontenoy went back to dine. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Fontenoy flung out a few stinging sentences, was hotly cheered both by his own supporters and from a certain area of the Liberal benches, and sat down again triumphant, having scored an excellent point. Sir George Tressady — Volume II An hour later, going down the Fontenoy road, he came upon a small brown figure, seated, hands over knees, among the blackberry bushes. Lewis Rand Lord Fontenoy was describing his week in Parliament. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Of this clause in the Bill Fontenoy could never speak with calmness. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "What a crowd, and what a temperature!" said Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume II On this vital clause, in Fontenoy's belief, the Government would go down. Sir George Tressady — Volume II She rose and stood for a moment in the dusty road below the blackberry bushes, looking toward Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Yet, of course, the situation,—Maxwell, Fontenoy,—all that those names implied to him and her, made a thrilling under-note in both their minds. Sir George Tressady — Volume I And there is a Ritualist curate, a Father somebody,"—Fontenoy raised his shoulders,—"who seems to have an intermittent hold on the girl. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "The honourable member has totally misunderstood me," cried Fontenoy, springing to his feet and looking eagerly towards the Speaker. Sir George Tressady — Volume II But if it had been only a question of fact, George would have felt when the rounds were done merely an added respect for Fontenoy, perhaps even for his own party as a whole. Sir George Tressady — Volume II He had ridden alone to Fontenoy; his brother, who had business in Charlottesville, promising to join him later in the evening. Lewis Rand On the other side of it Mrs. Allison and Lord Fontenoy were seated together, with Sir Philip Wentworth not far off. Sir George Tressady — Volume I "I wish I knew what the thing really meant," said Fontenoy, presently, in a tone of perplexed reverie. Sir George Tressady — Volume II He had not talked of his adventures to Fontenoy—would rather, indeed, that Fontenoy knew nothing of them. Sir George Tressady — Volume II He tried to read some Parliamentary reports bearing on a coming measure, and full of notes by Fontenoy, which Fontenoy had left with him. Sir George Tressady — Volume I That would not be much; Fontenoy might give him that. Lewis Rand For the party broke up suddenly, and by ten o'clock on Monday morning all Mrs. Allison's guests but Lord Fontenoy and the Maxwells had left Castle Luton. Sir George Tressady — Volume I "Who could have thought George Tressady would turn out such a weak creature," said his mother, rising, "when one remembers how Lord Fontenoy believed in him?" Sir George Tressady — Volume II "That—if you want to know—is Fontenoy's story!" Sir George Tressady — Volume I If Fontenoy wants to introduce her, don't refuse. Sir George Tressady — Volume I He was where he had desired to be; he was at Fontenoy; but the strangeness of his being there weighed upon him. Lewis Rand "That's what makes it so exciting to come here, when one knows Lord Fontenoy so very well." Sir George Tressady — Volume I "I thought there was something brewing," said Fontenoy at last. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Fontenoy's onslaught upon the administration of the Home Office, and, through the Home Secretary, on the Maxwell group and influence, had been long expected, and was known to have been ably prepared. Sir George Tressady — Volume I But it tickled his sense of humour that Letty would have to talk politics all the same, and to talk them with people like Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I The sun was low in the heavens when the good Samaritans and the unconscious man arrived at the foot of the wide, white-pillared Fontenoy porch. Lewis Rand Well, I sit with Fontenoy while he receives deputations from all those tailoresses and shirtmakers and fur-sewers that you want to put in order. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Half the violence which the new paper had been lavishing on Maxwell—apart from passionate conviction of the Fontenoy type, which also spoke through it—sprang from this source. Sir George Tressady — Volume II As for Fontenoy— Tressady quickened his step impatiently as he recalled that harassed and toiling figure. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy asked for a telegram, and urged the next steamer. Sir George Tressady — Volume I They supped early at Fontenoy, and the evening was yet rosy. Lewis Rand Letty's curiosity was piqued, and she would have plied George with questions, but that she suddenly perceived that Fontenoy had risen, and was coming across to them. Sir George Tressady — Volume I "Have you got some time to spare this week," said Fontenoy, abruptly, as he sat down. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The first political speech of Fontenoy's he had ever read made a half-farcical impression on him—let Dicky stick to his two-year-olds! Sir George Tressady — Volume I In spite of resistance, Fontenoy's talk and Fontenoy's personality had nevertheless restored for the moment an earlier balance of mind. Sir George Tressady — Volume I The summer month went by; she returned to Fontenoy, and he saw her no more for a long time. Lewis Rand Fontenoy consulted him, and confided in him more and more. Sir George Tressady — Volume I The thought that flashed through Fontenoy's mind was, "Why the deuce didn't you speak of it to me?" Sir George Tressady — Volume II Nevertheless he shuffled out of everything, unless it were the correspondence with Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I And he laughed again, remembering Fontenoy's nocturnal incursion upon him, and its apparent object. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Rand passed through the Fontenoy garden, in his heart a pain that was triumph, an exaltation that was pain. Lewis Rand At the head of the party of reaction stood Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I "Do you see how our hostess keeps a watch for Fontenoy?" said Naseby, in a low voice, to Lady Madeleine. Sir George Tressady — Volume II But there was a magnificence about the impetuosity, or rather the doggedness with which Fontenoy had plunged into the business of ruining himself, which stirred the imagination. Sir George Tressady — Volume I George turned from her hurriedly to speak to Lord Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume I "Fontenoy will not put poison in my cup," said Rand. Lewis Rand Amid a situation charged with these personal or dramatic elements the Friday so keenly awaited by Fontenoy and his party arrived. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Tressady thought of the tale Fontenoy had just told him, and wondered. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Fontenoy, undaunted, began to harangue on certain minutiae of factory law with a monotonous zest of voice and gesture which seemed to Tressady nothing short of amazing. Sir George Tressady — Volume I It was being kept for the eldest son of the house, his mother explaining carelessly to Lord Fontenoy that she believed he was "Out parishing somewhere, as usual." Sir George Tressady — Volume I To the end of their lives the smell of box brought back that hour in the Fontenoy garden. Lewis Rand Had Fontenoy's speech been so fine, after all? Sir George Tressady — Volume I "I made no mistake," said Fontenoy, grimly, and departed. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Fontenoy had thrown his whole colossal power of work into the struggle for the Market Malford seat, and George owed him much. Sir George Tressady — Volume I And Lord Fontenoy made a movement as though to withdraw from the hand on his shoulder. Sir George Tressady — Volume I My uncles send me word that they love me, and that Fontenoy is my home always—as it used to be. Lewis Rand His relations with Fontenoy were not personally intimate. Sir George Tressady — Volume I She drew her thick veil round her head and face, and said some tremulous words, which unconsciously deepened the gloom on Fontenoy's face. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Fontenoy turned, and saw that the dogcart had drawn up alongside them, and that one of the men was standing on the step of it, holding on to the rail of the cart. Sir George Tressady — Volume I His one desire was that Fontenoy should not talk to him. Sir George Tressady — Volume I The figure sat at ease, as of old it had sat upon the Justice's Bench the day of the election, as it had sat beside the bed in the blue room at Fontenoy. Lewis Rand Lord Fontenoy for a moment made no reply. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy's flash of malicious curiosity made him even forget, while it lasted, the little tragic figure on the sofa. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Fontenoy, however, was not easily taken in, and no sooner did George make his first restless movement under the rug he had drawn over him, than his companion broke silence. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Eight years before, when George Tressady had first entered Christchurch, he had found that place of tempered learning alive with traditions on the subject of "Dicky Fontenoy." Sir George Tressady — Volume I "Sing those verses you sang that night at Fontenoy"; then, as she struck a chord, "No, not To Althea—the other." Lewis Rand They put the case strongly, I think," Fontenoy went on, "but, in my opinion, not strongly enough. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy, behind him, threw a sudden, searching glance at the beautiful figure in grey. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "Now, Lord Fontenoy, you must take me; and the rest of you sort yourselves." Sir George Tressady — Volume I It's been a very hot fight, this," said Fontenoy at last, slowly, "and you've won it well. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Until you go away to Greenwood, you'll not know how dear was Fontenoy! Lewis Rand Fontenoy dropped his cigarette into the fender and stood silent a moment, his hands clasped behind his back. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Fontenoy's rage of defeat, however modified in her presence, had nevertheless expressed itself to her in phrases and allusions that had both perplexed and troubled her. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Lord Fontenoy surveyed the speaker with a curious, calculating look. Sir George Tressady — Volume I But he knew well that Fontenoy never forgot his rôle, and there were several points, newly arisen within the last forty-eight hours, on which he might have expected before this to be called to counsel. Sir George Tressady — Volume I They talked of Fontenoy, and then of Roselands—talked freely and with clasped hands. Lewis Rand Dicky Fontenoy in his follies had been neither gay nor lovable, but his fierce will, his extravagant and reckless force, had given him the command of men softer than himself. Sir George Tressady — Volume I "I am of no use," said Fontenoy, decisively. Sir George Tressady — Volume II "All the same, Lord Fontenoy is in earnest." Sir George Tressady — Volume I "Have you argued that with Lord Fontenoy?" she inquired archly. Sir George Tressady — Volume I The recollection of that morning was followed by a thought of the night before—of the Fontenoy drawing-room and of all who had been gathered there. Lewis Rand A letter from Fontenoy had been the immediate cause of his return; but before it arrived the two men had been in no direct communication. Sir George Tressady — Volume I Once or twice in her talk with Maxwell, Mrs. Allison raised her gentle eyes and looked across to Fontenoy. Sir George Tressady — Volume II But it made for battle; and Fontenoy was never so formidable as when he was fresh from Castle Luton. Sir George Tressady — Volume I In general, Fontenoy had neither eye nor ear for anything artistic; moreover, he spoke barbarous French, and no other European tongue; while of letters he had scarcely a tincture. Sir George Tressady — Volume I She thought of Fontenoy, of Major Edward, and of Deb. Lewis Rand Once or twice in society she had tried to approach Fontenoy himself, to get somehow into touch with him. Sir George Tressady — Volume I For in his courtship of this woman of fifty, with her curious distinction and her ethereal charm, which years seemed only to increase, Fontenoy had not one rival, but two—her son and her religion. Sir George Tressady — Volume II |
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