| 单词 | Montespan |
| 例句 | Madame de Montespan, in a contrasting portrait, wears a gown with a low-cut and loose-fitting bodice; she is gazing at a Cupid with a bow and arrow. ArtsBeat: A Close Look at the Ladies of Versailles 2012-07-23T16:57:26Z The manuscript in question had belonged to the Count of Toulouse, the son of Louis XIV and his mistress, Madame de Montespan, and the count’s music teacher was none other than Couperin. CD reviews: Two rediscoveries of Brahms and Couperin 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z She owed her bread to Madame de Montespan," replied the Prince, "and yet ceased not her efforts till she had supplanted her. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z She saw Madame de Montespan once more; it was in the royal palace, and that incident changed her destiny. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z In the course of his brief penitence, Louis frowned majestically upon his tempest-tempered favorite, Madame de Montespan. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z There are a great many fine Houses on it, particularly Petitbourg, belonging to the Duke d’Antin, to whom it came by Succession, from his Mother, the Marchioness Montespan. The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume II Being the Observations He Made in His Late Travels From Prussia thro' Germany, Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, England, &C. in Letters to His Friend. Discovering Not Only the Present State of the Chief Cities and Towns; but the Characters of the Principal Persons at the Several Courts. 2012-01-07T03:00:17.127Z Yet, at the same time, he deserted his queen for Madame la Valli�re, and soon after broke La Valli�re's heart by his desertion of her for Madame de Montespan. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z He supported his tottering power for many years by the influence of Madame de Montespan. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z He resolved to dismiss Madame de Montespan, and departed to join the army without seeing her. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z In Madame de Montespan's household was a certain Madame de Maintenon, widow of the humpbacked little Scarron, who had once sued for Ninon de L'Enclos' favor. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z Several of those present remarked upon the verses; but Madame de Montespan had too much good sense to complain. Queens of the French Stage 2011-10-06T02:00:38.820Z He believed he had assured it by giving to Mme. de Montespan her official dismissal as the recognised mistress. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The king and Madame de Montespan keep a bank together; different tables are occupied by Monsieur, the queen, and Madame de Soubise, Dangeau and party, Langl�e and party. French Classics 2011-05-22T02:00:12.620Z Madame de Montespan regained her ascendancy, at least in appearance; but many thought that the king was fast becoming weaned from her, through the new influence. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z "What an absurd superstition!" cried Madame de Montespan, seating herself near her friend. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z When at Versailles I saw that King promenading in public in one carriage with the Queen his wife and his two mistresses—the old and the new—Mademoiselle La Valiere and Madam Montespan! The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Left alone upon the "breach," Mme. de Montespan defended the situation like a lioness. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The king is in one of them with Madame de Montespan, Monsieur and Madame de Thianges, and honest d’Hendicourt in a fool’s paradise on the stool. French Classics 2011-05-22T02:00:12.620Z Madame de Montespan was visited less and less, and Louis passed hours every day in the apartments of the dauphiness, where he found also her lady of the bed-chamber. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Even Mme. de Montespan, the king's favorite, and for years the leading figure at the court, was no exception. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z He is aware of the bitterness of the rivalry between La Valiere and Montespan! The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Arrange chamber marked V for Mme. de Montespan, opening a door in the place marked 1. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z You will notice," he resumed carefully, "the lace frill above the bodice on the figure of Madame de Montespan, in this radiograph. The Social Gangster The king is in one of them, with Madame de Montespan, Monsieur and Madame de Thianges, and honest D’Heudicourt, in a fool’s paradise on the stool. Lives of Celebrated Women Madame de Maintenon loved the children of the king's former mistress, Montespan, as if they were her own. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) When Mme. de Montespan began to supplant her in the king's favor, the grief of Mlle. de La Valli�re was so great that she thought she would die of it. Women of Modern France (Illustrated) Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 7 (of 10) He had easily learned that he owed the rupture of the first plan to Mme. de Montespan, and had conceived so furious a hate against this false friend that he lost his head. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The central figure of the group, as everyone believes, is reputed to be the passionate and jealous Madame de Montespan, whom the beautiful Madame de Maintenon replaced in the affections of Louis XIV. The Social Gangster Louis then was occupied with the Marquise de Montespan. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern On being supplanted in the monarch's favour by Madame de Montespan, she entered the order of Carmelite nuns. Weird Tales, Vol. II. Thus, without perfidy, hypocrisy, intrigue, or manoeuvring, by simply being herself, she replaced the haughty and beautiful Mme. de Montespan. Women of Modern France (Illustrated) Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 7 (of 10) "The King must not be played with," declared Mme. de Montespan; "when a promise is made it must be kept." Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Louis XIV was enamored of Madame de Montespan. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index The Olympus in which he was Jupiter with the Montespan for Venus became a prison. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern In France they accompany this great century in its too rapid course; they mark its principal epochs, beginning with Charlotte de Montmorency and ending with Mdme. de Montespan. Political Women, Vol. 1 There were continual antagonisms arising between Madame de la Vallière and Madame de Montespan. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Mme. de Montespan took the route to Bourbon, where "she found greater difficulty than she had anticipated." Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z It was, too, the boudoir of Madame de Montespan. Royal Palaces and Parks of France At this period, the reigning favorite at court was Madame Montespan. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges The king and Madame de Montespan keep a bank together; different tables are occupied by Monsieur, the queen, and Madame de Soubise, Dangeau and party, Langlée and party. Classic French Course in English But the Marchioness of Montespan was mingling for herself a cup of bitterness which she, in her turn, was to drain to its dregs. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Mme. de Montespan overheard the accusation and was very indignant at this injustice and ingratitude, and the Princess united with her in reproaches. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Louis XIV took up his residence in the palace in 1681 with Madame de Montespan, and, thirty-five years afterwards, died there, the reigning favourite then being Madame de Maintenon. Royal Palaces and Parks of France She was the wife of the poet Scarron, and was first known to the king as the governess of the children of Montespan. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges The king is in one of them with Madame de Montespan, Monsieur and Madame de Thianges, and honest d'Heudicourt in a fool's paradise on the stool. Classic French Course in English Madame de Montespan accompanied the court on this military pleasure tour. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series A diversion has been established for Mme. de Montespan for this winter, and provided that she can do without love, she will retain the consideration of the King. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z "Take the woman away; Victor," he said, disinterestedly, to de Montespan. Chivalry As the Marchioness de Montespan lost her power over the royal egotist, Madame de Maintenon. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges There is a portrait of Madame de Montespan, the second acknowledged mistress of Louis the Fourteenth. Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808 Even the heart of Madame de Montespan was touched. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series A long series of letters and m�moires have been found in which La Reynie discusses for the King the charges accumulated against Mme. de Montespan. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Mde. de Montespan was the protégée of the Duke de Lauzun, who used her as a stepping-stone to wealth; but when in favor, she kicked down the ladder by which she had climbed to power. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 The Paris Coven confessed that they 'distilled' the entrails of the sacrificed child after Guibourg had celebrated the mass for Madame de Montespan, the method being probably the same as that described by Scot. The Witch-cult in Western Europe A Study in Anthropology And strange as it may seem, it is said this will was made at the persistent request of de Maintenon, so viciously hated by the proud de Montespan. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Madame de Montespan, in her wonderfully frank Memoirs, records all these facts without any apparent consciousness of the infamy to which they consign her memory. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series In February, 1681, "a lottery was opened at Mme. de Montespan's, of which the largest prize was one hundred thousand francs, and there were a hundred others offered of one hundred pistoles each." Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z When Louis XIV. took Mde. de Montespan for his concubine, he banished the marquis, saying: Your strange and countless follies— The scenes you make—your loud domestic broils— Bring scandal on our court. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 The woman mentioned in Guibourg's confession was Madame de Montespan herself. The Witch-cult in Western Europe A Study in Anthropology The weak, irresolute face bore no trace of the dignity and power which made his royal father at times truly great; it showed, too, but little inheritance from the proud beauty of de Montespan. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV She had given her hand, constrained by her family, to the young Marquis de Montespan. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Certain especial depositions, particularly compromising for Mme. de Montespan, are lacking, and were probably burned by order of Louis XIV. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Those are the Empress's favourite ladies," he informed me; "are they not salopines, one would say, of the period of Montespan? The Insurrection in Paris The king alighted, Madame de Montespan followed his example. The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" Fancy a son of de Montespan on the throne of France. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV Madame de Montespan was thus relieved of the embarrassment of his presence. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Some third person brought these conditions to Mme. de Montespan and was received with open arms. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z We know at the present day to what horrible and loathsome rites Madame de Montespan submitted for the sake of love and hatred. Lectures on Modern history The king blushed with pleasure; he looked at Madame de Montespan with all the fire of love. The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" The King has recently had his de Montespan children legitimated and rendered capable of inheriting the crown, though the legality of this action is bitterly contested by the Orleanists. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV The exultation of Madame de Montespan at her death was so indecent and undisguised as to excite the disgust of the king. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Mme. de Montespan responded to her insistence: "It is necessary to have patience," and affairs remained at this point. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The father of Louis Philippe was descended from a brother of Louis the Great, while on his mother's side he was a direct descendant of the great monarch and Madame de Montespan. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters First, she escaped from the torture of witnessing the king's passion for Madame de Montespan, by hiding herself among the Benedictine sisters at St. Cloud. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 As for myself, give me the gorgeous plays, the fetes and smiles of the Montespan, rather than the prayers, the masses and the sober gowns of de Maintenon. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV The agitation of this scene threw Madame de Montespan into such a burning fever that for several days she could not be removed from her bed of pain and woe. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Then Mme. de Montespan led us into a cabinet, and said, 'You will be glad to speak together.' Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Grave, ambitious, talented, the governess of de Montespan's children was not too much absorbed in her duties to find ways of establishing an influence over the king. A Short History of France Three years before her death the triumphant Athénée de Montespan had breathed her last at Bourbon. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 But the Court knew well the influence of Montespan and also the ministers, generals of the army and foreign ambassadors. The Story of Versailles Last interview between Madame de Montespan and the king. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series In 1678, Mme. de Montespan conceived the fantasy of fitting out a privateer, a vessel belonging to the King, be it understood, manned with the royal sailors. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The beautiful Valli�re was sent away, and de Montespan's reign had commenced. A Short History of France Athénée de Montespan was a youthful, innocent beauty, fresh from the seclusion of provincial life, when she attracted the blighting regards of royalty. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 In that manner Montespan brought her governess in touch with her King, and, in so doing, sealed her own fate. The Story of Versailles Madame de Montespan," writes Miss Pardoe, "buried her face in her hands, and remained for a considerable time lost in thought. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Mademoiselle had the singular desire, which later cost her dearly, to make an ally of Mme. de Montespan and thus to form a part of the chosen society of the Court. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z He saw the decline and disgrace of Madame de Montespan, the marvellous good fortune of Madame de Maintenon. Chateau and Country Life in France The Marquis de Montespan, through a third person, intimated to her that he would neither receive her, nor see her, nor hear her name pronounced. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 When Madame de Montespan was in the ascendancy, the Court had reached a condition of voluptuous indulgence that could not continue long. The Story of Versailles They were immediately followed by the Duke du Maine and the Count de Toulouse, sons of Madame de Montespan, and by the first lord of the bedchamber and the grand master of the robes. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series During the sharpest quarrel between Mademoiselle and Mme. de Montespan, the enjoyment of the opponent's wit was so keen that they parted with pain. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Montespan, of the French court, is said to have given the fashion. The Mississippi Bubble Madame de La Vallière suffered herself to be deceived by Madame de Montespan, but it was her own fault, or, rather, the effect of her extreme good nature. Memoirs and Historical Chronicles of the Courts of Europe Marguerite de Valois, Madame de Pompadour, and Catherine de Medici And yet Madame de Montespan, within a short time, assumed the role of favorite, and carried it out with great pride and arrogant assurance. The Story of Versailles As the king made the tour of the room, he found himself opposite Madame de Montespan. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Louis XIV. yielded to the urgency of Mme. de Montespan and sent to the Luxembourg for Mademoiselle. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z She limped a little, had lovely eyes, irregular teeth, and was very neat in her person, while Madame de Montespan was just the reverse. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 90, June, 1875 She supplanted Mme. de Montespan, to whom she owed her promotion, in the king's favour. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History No one could rightly claim to be an intimate of Montespan except the King, and at times he did not understand her. The Story of Versailles Not only Madame de Montespan, but the king, often knew that they were directly referred to. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series La Voisin accused them of having assaulted one of her clients, Mme. de Montespan, a fact true enough, but useless to proclaim from the housetops. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Even Montespan began to grow uneasy, and to wonder what was coming next. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe After his death, she was induced, after an artful show of affected reluctance, to become governess to the children of Louis XIV. and Mme. de Montespan. Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II Montespan, who had eight children by the King, left the Court in bitterness and humiliation and, like La Valli�re, ended her life in a convent. The Story of Versailles His aversion to Madame de Montespan was increased by the report, then generally circulated, that the duchess had died from poison, administered through her agency. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The courtiers marvelled at the excessive insolence on the one side and the curious patience on the other, for Mme. de Montespan endured these outrages without whispering a single protest. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z And indeed there were soon to be sufficient grounds for Montespan's jealously and alarm. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe Madame de Montespan left the court after some stormy scenes; the king set out for Flanders. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 She was the very opposite in nature of Madame de Montespan. The Story of Versailles It was a matter of necessity that Madame de Montespan should call upon Madame de Maintenon, and pay her respects to her as the real though unrecognized wife of the monarch. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Among the rivals who contended with Mme. de Montespan, many, in spite of her efforts, succeeded in enjoying their year, or at least their day. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Her petitions to the King fell on deaf ears, until Montespan, moved by her tears and entreaties, pleaded for her; and Louis at last gave a reluctant consent to continue the allowance. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe Henceforth Madame de Montespan "interfered with" the king. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 Madame de Montespan was just such a superb, luxurious and magnificent beauty as Versailles needed to display to all the ambassadors that came to bask in the glitter of the Sun King's Court. The Story of Versailles On the other hand was the Duke du Maine, an acknowledged son of the king—the legitimated son of Madame de Montespan. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Mme. de Montespan then knew that she had been denounced, but with what proof? Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z When the Marquise de Montespan, in all her radiant and sensuous loveliness, came on the scene, she drew the King to her arms as a flame lures the moth. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe Madame de Montespan had looked out for some one to take care of and educate her children. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 It was not long before Madame de Montespan received her dismissal and, trembling with rage, descended the great staircase of Versailles never again to mount it. The Story of Versailles The king exerted all his powers of persuasion to induce Madame de Maintenon to enter into the same relations with him which Madame de Montespan had occupied. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The King ... as he was mounting into his carriage with the Queen had some rough words with Mme. de Montespan, about the scents with which she deluged herself, which made his Majesty ill. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z For many years Madame de Montespan, the most consummate courtesan who ever enslaved a King, queened it over Louis in her magnificent apartments at Versailles and in the Tuileries. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe The confidence of Madame de Montespan went on increasing. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 Under Madame de Montespan a "haughtiness in everything that reached to the clouds" had held the Court and attendants in fear, made the lives of all uneasy, and kept the atmosphere of the palace astir. The Story of Versailles We have slightly anticipated the chronological sequence of events in this narrative of the death of Madame de Montespan, which took place in the year 1707. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Some weeks later, a second and third vessel were sent out in the same manner as privateers, always at the King's expense, "by Mme. de Montespan and the Comtesse de Soissons." Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z It was a happy inspiration that led Scarron's widow to the King's favourite, for Madame de Montespan's heart, ever better than her life, went out to the gentle woman whom fate was treating so scurvily. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe When they had done some interesting piece," says Louis Racine in his Memoires, "they used to go and read it to the king at Madame de Montespan's. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The Gallery of Warriors was arranged by Louis Philippe in that part of the palace formerly occupied by Madame de Montespan. The Story of Versailles Still, he was so much annoyed that he seriously contemplated urging Madame de Montespan to retire to a convent. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The example of the master ended in deadening consciences already somewhat feeble, and husbands might be seen encouraging their wives, the mothers of their daughters, to imitate La Valli�re and de Montespan. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z “Take the woman away, Victor,” he said, disinterestedly, to de Montespan. Chivalry Madame do La Valliere had held sway over the young and passionate heart of the prince, Madame de Montespan over the court, Madame de Maintenon alone established her empire over the man and the king. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 With shrewd judgment she measured the character of Madame de Montespan, and she forecast in her mind the inevitable downfall of the proud and arrogant favorite. The Story of Versailles The king, meanwhile, urged by his growing passion for Madame de Maintenon, determined to remove from court Madame de Montespan, whom he had come to thoroughly dislike. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series We see her soon after meeting Mme. de Montespan, because common morality has nothing to blame in a King's mistress. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z From the day when De Montespan had introduced the stately and silent widow as a governess for his children, he had found a never-failing and ever-increasing pleasure in her society. The Refugees Madame de Montespan's dressmaker brought her the dress she had ordered of him; he had made the body a ridiculous fit; there was shrieking and scolding as you may suppose. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 It was a humiliating blow to Madame de Montespan to see the King with eyes only for Madame de Maintenon, saying witty and agreeable things to her, and ignoring his former favorite completely. The Story of Versailles Madame de Montespan was in a fearful rage. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series It does not matter here whether these details are additions to the truth or not, for it is only Louis XIV. who interests us, not Mme. de Montespan. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z And now he knew that the time had come when he must choose between her and De Montespan. The Refugees Madame de Montespan lost and won back four millions, in one night at bassette; Mdlle. de Fontanges gave away twenty thousand crowns' worth of New Year's gifts; the king had just accomplished the dauphin's marriage. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 While apparently frank and free in her enjoyment of life and in her dealings with associates in the Court, Montespan always withheld enough to keep her best friends guessing. The Story of Versailles Madame de Maintenon was deputed to inform Madame de Montespan of the king's determination never again to regard her in any other light than that of a friend. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Marie-Th�r�se herself, in the time in which Mme. de Montespan was the actual sovereign, had submitted to the long empire of custom. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The door had been flung open, and Madame de Montespan, beautiful and furious, was standing before them. The Refugees It is supposed that I am indebted for this present to Madame de Montespan," she wrote to Madame de St. Geran; "I owe it to my little prince. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 In 1669 Madame de Montespan gave Madame de Maintenon the charge of one of her sons. The Story of Versailles Madame de Montespan had no idea of taking the veil herself. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series He passes over in silence the supplications of Mme de Montespan and the fact of Cond� being hidden behind the door: I sent for my cousin. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Then De Montespan, disregarding her rival's outstretched hand, turned towards the king, who had been looking at her with a darkening face. The Refugees Madame de Montespan, who had a taste for intellectual things, had not long since recommended Racine and Boileau to the king to write a history of his reign. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 Then he said musingly: 'That scene in the cloisters between Louise and De Montespan is a great idea. Sacred and Profane Love Madame de Montespan was excessively chagrined in finding her name omitted in the list of those who were to make up the party. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Finally the King returned to his own affairs and Mme. de Montespan to hers, which were to attire themselves for a ballet. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z His sister, Madame de Montespan, will await him there, and he is charged by me to drive her to the Chateau of Petit Bourg. The Refugees "Madame de Montespan has plunged into the deepest devoutness," she wrote, two months after the queen's death; "it is quite time she edified us; as for me, I no longer think of retiring." A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The situations seemed to me to be poignantly beautiful, especially that in which La Vallière and Montespan and the Queen found themselves together. Sacred and Profane Love Madame de Maintenon did not rise, but, with a slight flush upon her cheek, motioned to Madame de Montespan to take a seat upon a tabouret which stood near by. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The King and Mme. de Montespan both believed that it was only the devil himself who could have so accurately reported what had been said. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Madame de Montespan had retired to rest, easy in her mind, after receiving the message from her brother. The Refugees The king never saw her again, but it was at her side that Madame de Montespan, in her turn forced to quit the court, went to seek advice and pious consolation. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The Duke de Bourbon, son of Louis XIV by Madame de Montespan, was peculiarly fortunate in his speculations in Mississippi paper. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 The Duchess du Maine, the legitimatized daughter of Madame de Montespan, and thus the half brother of the dauphin, persuaded the dauphin to invite her mother to the palace on this occasion. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Mme. de Montespan tyrannised a little over him in spite of his fine theories. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z But Madame de Montespan was very angry, so angry that she was evidently making strong efforts to keep herself within control, and to avoid breaking into a furious outburst. The Refugees It was the time of the Jubilee: neither the king nor Madame de Montespan had lost all religious feeling; the wrath of God and the refusal of the sacraments had terrors for them still. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 He belonged to the high nobility, had held important commands, and, if the song-writers of his time speak true, had anticipated the king in the favors of Madame de Montespan. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 Being superstitiously a religionist, the king recoiled from the attempt to place upon the throne a son of Madame de Montespan, who was the acknowledged wife of another man. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The lively Madame de Sévigné gives us some interesting details concerning these events in the intervals when court scandal ran low and the brave doings of Madame de Montespan suffered a temporary interruption. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 "Ah, it is Captain de Catinat," said Madame de Montespan, with a smile which was more embarrassing to him than any frown could have been. The Refugees "Your Majesty has given your promise to God and the world," he wrote to Louis XIV. in, ignorance of the secret correspondence still kept up between the king and Madame de Montespan. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 Montespan laughs happily in her brief days of triumph. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The king was informed of the death of Madame de Montespan just as he was setting out on a shooting excursion. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The ample charms of the haughty Montespan fascinated him no more. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 "It is Madame de Montespan, the proudest woman in France," whispered De Catinat. The Refugees The favor of which she was the object did not come from Madame de Montespan. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 A full-length of Madame de Montespan was prettier than I wished. The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1 It was now the turn of Madame de Montespan to experience the same neglect and humiliation through which she had seen, almost exultingly, the unhappy Madame de la Valliére pass. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series She still wore her hair in the loosely flowing de Montespan fashion; a style which, though now out of date, was one that exactly suited her fair skin, her candid brow, and her brilliant eyes. In and out of Three Normady Inns "And, as I understand, Madame de Montespan was refused admittance to the grand lever?" The Refugees The king's pleasure in conversing with the governess became more marked every day; Madame de Montespan frequently burst out into bitter complaints. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 His second collection of fables, containing five books, La Fontaine published in 1678-9, with a dedication to Madame de Montespan; the previous six books were republished at the same time, revised, and enlarged. Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes Madame de Montespan had accompanied the king in his brief trip to Holland, and returned with him to Paris. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series The impassioned, uncalculating de Montespan had given the handsome Monarch her all without stipulation. A Versailles Christmas-Tide The time had come for gravity and for calm, neither of which was to be expected in the company of Madame de Montespan. The Refugees When Madame de Montespan began to supplant her in the king's favor, the grief of Madame de La Valliere was so great that she thought she should die of it. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The duke was the son of Louis and Madame de Montespan. Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes She imbibed a strong dislike to Madame de Maintenon, which dislike Madame de Montespan did every thing in her power to increase. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series It was then that he was the lover of the Duchesse de La Vallière, who was soon to be supplanted by the imperious Montespan. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers Madame de Montespan arched her eyebrows and glanced at her singular admirer. The Refugees Yet after the dismissal of Montespan she seemed to be such, until she had with transcendent art and tact attained her end. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women He presented it to Francoise Marie de Bourbon, daughter of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan, on the anniversary of her marriage to Philippe, Duke of Orleans, who afterward became Regent of France. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 08 The Later Renaissance: from Gutenberg to the Reformation Madame de Montespan had eight children, who were placed under the care of Madame de Maintenon. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Madame de Montespan retained her ascendency longer for she had talents as well as physical beauty; she was the most prodigal and imperious of all the women that ever triumphed over the weakness of man. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers Madame de Montespan could hardly believe in such good fortune. The Refugees If the palace was not so gay as during the reign of Madame de Montespan, it was more decorous and more intellectual. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women This is inevitable, if it really belonged to Madame de Montespan. The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story The scheme of Madame de Montespan had succeeded far more fully than she had expected or desired. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Louis XIV. was enamoured of Madame de Montespan. Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV Madame de Montespan had spent the evening stretched upon a sofa, in the worst possible humour with everyone around her. The Refugees And this appeared even long before Madame de Montespan had lost her ascendency. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women Besides—to rifle the secret drawer of Madame de Montespan! The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story Madame de Montespan was now the reigning favorite. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series She would have to be a little more careful, and Mme. de Montespan would be a little longer in responding to the call of Mme. At the Villa Rose Quick as a flash De Catinat had caught up the axe, and faced De Montespan with the heavy weapon slung over his shoulder and a challenge in his eyes. The Refugees Maintenon always appealed to the higher nature of the King; Montespan to the lower. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women Think: he knows the secret of the drawer of Madame de Montespan's cabinet; but above all he knows the secret of the poison—the poison of the Medici! The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story Madame de Montespan was then in the zenith of her power. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series I say there were brains behind this crime; yes, but brains, even the cleverest, would not have invented this queer, strange story of the seances and of Mme. de Montespan. At the Villa Rose Madame de Montespan's resolution, as it was called in her presence, or effrontery, as it was termed behind her back, was proverbial. The Refugees And yet the woman who gradually supplanted Madame de Montespan by superior radiance of mind and soul openly remained her friend, through all her waning influence, and pretended to come to her rescue. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women It dominated the room, much as Madame de Montespan, no doubt, dominated the court at Versailles. The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story Conscious that any attempt to influence Madame de Montespan, hardened as she was in her career, would be futile, she ventured to address herself to the young and inexperienced Duchess de Fontanges. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series What outbreak of indignation might not be expected, when De Montespan was told that her ex-governess was to be present at a ball given in her own honor? Prince Eugene and His Times The monarch slipped it into the pocket of his scarlet undervest, and was advancing once more when his eyes fell upon Madame de Montespan standing very stiff and erect in the middle of the passage. The Refugees Nor did the proud Duchess comprehend Miss Hill's character and designs any more than the all-powerful Madame de Montespan comprehended those of the widow Scarron when she made her the governess of her children. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women Why, it's the chance of a lifetime—to rifle the secret drawer of Madame de Montespan! The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story In 1670, after Madame de Montespan had replaced her, she retired from court life. Project Gutenberg Dumas Commentary The king honors me occasionally with his notice; but the two great magnates, the 'powers that be,' De Montespan, and her rival De Maintenon, both dislike me. Prince Eugene and His Times One favourite had succeeded another, and if De Montespan had held her own so long, it was rather from her audacity than from his affection. The Refugees Maintenon was calm, modest, self-possessed, judicious, wise; Montespan was passionate, extravagant, unreasonable. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women He was a connoisseur of furniture, and there was something about this cabinet which told him it had belonged to the Montespan. The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story The same tale may be told of many more deserted mistresses; and fair Athenais de Montespan was to hear it of herself one day. The Paris Sketch Book And gracefully saluting his partner, the royal flirt betook himself at last to poor De Montespan, who had tact enough to smother her chagrin, and give him a cordial reception. Prince Eugene and His Times When the Fontanges came up from Provence, with her blue eyes and her copper hair, it was in every man's mouth that Montespan had had her day. The Refugees The friendship of the King for Madame de Maintenon began as early as 1672; and during the twelve years she was the governess of Montespan's children she remained discreet and dignified. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women "Yes, and I think I know which one—it belonged to Madame de Montespan." The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story The king alighted; Madame de Montespan followed his example. The Man in the Iron Mask De Montespan was elated, for it was a double triumph; it was given at her request, and was to take place on her birthday. Prince Eugene and His Times "But if the other should come, as is possible enough—the other, you understand me, the former—" "Madame de Montespan." The Refugees The court which she adorned and ruled was not so brilliant as it had been under Madame de Montespan, but was still magnificent. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women "We believe it to have been made for Madame de Montespan by Monsieur Boule himself," he answered. The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story The king grew scarlet with vanity and pleasure; he looked at Madame de Montespan with all the fire of new love. The Man in the Iron Mask Balls were "few and far between" at the French court, and the festivities of the evening were significant, as betokening triumph to De Montespan and mortification to De Maintenon. Prince Eugene and His Times Madame de Montespan lived in great magnificence after the triumph of her rival, and spent freely the vast sums which the king's generosity had furnished her with. The Refugees She was just the opposite of Montespan in almost everything. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women His plan is evident enough—to call upon Vantine, as the representative of the Armands, or perhaps as the owner of the Montespan cabinet, and make the exchange. The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story The star of Montespan was rising bright in the east, and that of La Valli�re was setting in clouds and darkness in the west. The Golden Dog For Louis, like Mohammed's coffin, was suspended between the heaven of De Mainteuon's pious attractions, and the earth of De Montespan's carnal fascinations. Prince Eugene and His Times They were: "Should Madame de Maintenon have any message for his Majesty, he will be for the next few hours in the room of Madame de Montespan." The Refugees Maintenon was always amiable and sympathetic; Montespan provoked the King by her resentments, her imperious exactions, her ungovernable fits of temper, her haughty sarcasm. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women I wonder what its contents have been from the days of Madame de Montespan down to the present? The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story "Do you think that I care for M. de Montespan?" murmured the beautiful young girl. Ten Years Later Madame de Montespan's heart began to throb anew with hope. Prince Eugene and His Times Often had De Montespan feigned a faint in the days when she wished to disarm the anger of the king. The Refugees To this dangerous fellow Madame de Montespan now made appeal in her desperate need. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series So there's room for a dozen secret drawers, if the Montespan required so many. The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet A Detective Story M. de Montespan is attentive to me, but that does not commit me in any way. Ten Years Later He had met the glance of Barbesieur Louvois, who, under shelter of De Montespan's favor with Louis, and the protection of his father, had intruded himself into the company of the proudest nobles in France. Prince Eugene and His Times I am the Marquise de Montespan, and I am not one who forgets a slight. The Refugees What she saw may very well have appalled her considering the exalted station of Madame de Montespan. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series This circumstance would have mattered little if he had been accredited to some dissolute court, such as that in which the Marchioness of Montespan had lately been dominant. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 Look at the proud Athenais, as she is called; she does not love M. de Montespan, it is true, but she would be in despair if M. de Montespan did not continue to love her. Ten Years Later The company stood still and expectant, and the Marchioness de Montespan began to exhibit signs of impatience. Prince Eugene and His Times Here was the true Francoise de Montespan, a feline creature crouching for a spring, very far from that humble and soft-spoken Francoise who had won the king back by her gentle words. The Refugees It would be a half-hour later when Madame de Montespan at last came out. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series When Madame de Maintenon was still playing mother to the children of the king and of Madame de Montespan, she printed those "works" of her eldest pupil. Books and Bookmen "In that case, the intended was M. de Montespan; but Mademoiselle de Tonnay-Charente did not speak of it, it seemed to me, in such a manner as would frighten suitors away." Ten Years Later "A substitute!" exclaimed the duchess, reddening with anger, as she fancied she saw the king's eyes wander to the tabouret whereon De Montespan still waited and smiled. Prince Eugene and His Times But it was not the sudden flash, it was not the laughing, cruel face, which shot an ice-cold shudder through Francoise de Montespan. The Refugees Thus was Madame de Montespan "thunderously triumphant" once more, and established as firmly as 'ever in the Sun-King's favour. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series Of Madame de Montespan, ousted from the royal favour by Madame de Maintenon, who "married into the family where she had been governess," there survives one bookish relic of interest. Books and Bookmen "When they do not resemble M. de Montespan." Ten Years Later Would she outrage her maidenhood by acknowledgment of De Montespan's title to consideration? Prince Eugene and His Times Take the bag in your hand and go as fast as you can, on foot, to the corner of the Avenue Victor-Hugo and the Avenue de Montespan. The Crystal Stopper There was an exclamation of surprise and anger from Madame de Montespan. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series Even De Montespan herself could not withhold her tribute of admiration. Prince Eugene and His Times "Therefore," exclaimed La Valliere, "that is what M. de Montespan has to expect." Ten Years Later Is this, indeed, the Marchioness de Montespan, whose entrance is greeted like that of a sovereign, while the Countess de Soissons wanders in foreign lands, a fugitive from justice? Prince Eugene and His Times "They are Louis XIV.," exclaimed the countess, "his minister Louvois, and his two mistresses, De Montespan and De Maintenon." Prince Eugene and His Times To Madame de Montespan it must have been worth any sacrifice in this world or the next, since in the end she conquered her disgust, and agreed to lend herself to this horror. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series And as for De Montespan, was she not wasting away into an old woman? Prince Eugene and His Times "To look at him well before you decide in favor of M. de Montespan." Ten Years Later He descends from his throne, and De Montespan's heart is wild with joy. Prince Eugene and His Times For this reason you are more obnoxious to the ex-governess than De Montespan herself. Prince Eugene and His Times The sequel, indeed, appeared to justify Madame de Montespan's faith in sorcery, and to compensate her for all the horror to which in her despair she had submitted. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series La Valliere, in a Carmelite convent, was doing penance for the sin of her love for Louis; while De Montespan, in the world, was expiating hers within sight of the king's indifference. Prince Eugene and His Times Before that impenetrable, almost uncanny, calm, Madame de Montespan's fury at last abated. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series De Montespan could have taken her life when she saw this! Prince Eugene and His Times The immediate and not unnatural result was that the King was taken violently ill, and Madame de Montespan's anxiety and suspense were increased thereby. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series When Madame de Montespan realized exactly what she had done, nothing but rage remained to her—rage and its offspring, vindictiveness. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series But it was not out of any desire to spare Madame de Montespan that the King proceeded in this manner; he was concerned only to spare himself and his royal dignity. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series The splendour of Madame de Montespan in those days was something the like of which had never been seen at the Court of France. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series De Montespan was not in the least ruffled at the tidings; she rather enjoyed the idea of setting off her own splendor against the shabbiness of her rival. Prince Eugene and His Times Madame de Montespan was as credulous as only the very devout can be. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series Now, the matter of Madame de Montespan's present needs was one in which the witches were particularly expert. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series At Clagny Madame de Montespan waited for three days in a fever of impatience for the coming of the witch. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series Never before had Madame de Montespan's sway been more absolute, no shadow came to trouble, the serenity of her rule. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series De Montespan is merely a dissolute woman, who abandoned her husband and children to become the mistress of a king. Prince Eugene and His Times Louis made her a duchess with an income of twenty thousand livres, and deeply though this may have disgusted his subjects, it disgusted Madame de Montespan still more. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series He feared above all things the scandal and ridicule which must touch him as a result of publicity, and because he feared it so much, he could impose no punishment upon Madame de Montespan. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series Not even her marriage with the Marquis de Montespan some three years after her coming to Court sufficed to overcome the longings born of her covetousness and ambition. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series In the end, finding that neither by upbraiding the King nor by beating his wife could he prevail, Monsieur de Montespan resigned himself after his own fashion. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series If De Montespan had been within hearing, she need not have wondered, for Louis merely requested the pleasure of her hand for the dance. Prince Eugene and His Times But Madame de Montespan had discovered the secret of reversing matters, so that in her hands it was the King who became as wax for her modelling. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series Madame de Montespan had heard something of these dread sacrificial rites to Satan; sufficient to fill her with loathing and disgust of the whitefaced, beady-eyed woman who dared to insult her by the proposal. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series Thereafter Montespan abandoned his wife to the King. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series |
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