A young gentleman sits in an inn, paper and ink in
front of him. In the grey afternoon's light he writes
a letter.
Paris,
January 2, 1673
Mon Pere,
I have arrived safely in Paris. The trip was cold,
but uneventful. The horses are tired and Albert says
that they will require at least two days of rest.
Albert and Pierre have been well behaved, and they
could use a day or two of rest also. It was so cold
that Pierre complained that his nose was frost bitten.
I allowed him to ride with Albert out of fear that he
would lose his grip and fall. There they shared a
blanket and a very small flask of brandy. The
carriage will start back when the horses are rested
and well, and should arrive two weeks or so.
Christmas at Uncle Ettiene's was fine. Everyone is
well, thank God. Cousin Christian may be joining me
in Paris in a few months. He has taken up with a
local peasant girl, and she seems to be with child.
And Christian, my naive cousin thinks he is in love.
Uncle Ettiene has hinted that sending Christian to
Paris to live the life of a gentleman would set him
straight. He also allowed that this Falls repairs to
the manor's roof has has drained his purse.
I have taken apartments in the Isle du Palais, on Rue
St Denis, as you suggested. Discussions with Uncle
Ettiene and Great Uncle Richard has strengthened my
decision to seek appointment with a cavalry regiment,
perhaps the Crown Prince Cuirassiers or Archduke
Leopold Cuirassiers.
All Paris is buzzing with the announcement of the
royal wedding. A huge party will be held this month,
open to all gentlemen of Paris. I will be able to
mingle with the gentles and nobles of Paris, to my
great advantage.
Tell Mama that the scarf and extra blanket was most
welcome during the trip, and that I shall miss her
greatly. Tell Alain and Robert that I know that they
are both jealous of me, and that they should be! And
tell Claudia that I will write and tell her of the
current fashions. My love to the whole family,
Louis d'Or
He folds and seals the letter. He stands, stretches,
and moves away from the drafty window. He calls to
the serving boy "Wine, no it is too cold. Brandy, and
be quick about it!" He sits at a table near the fire,
drinks his brandy, and contemplates his future.
(OOC: X8 - Louis d'Or (LdO2 ??) arrives in Paris )
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