Charles entered the metropolis on a garbage barge as it worked it way up the Seine. It was all he could afford. After his mother finally told him who is father was he had travelled to see him. Meet the mystery man who had sent ridiculously small amounts of cash to his mother. Duc de Roannais had received him. He had even acknowledged him. Little good that did Charles. The duc claimed to be broke. Nearly destitute. He was considering selling his title to his wife's husband he claimed. There was no money for Charles. Further he would not even consider any attempt to legitimise Charles. He had no children. His wife was long dead. Such things had been done, but the duc said they took money. The best he could do is write a few letters of introduction for him so he might gain a commission in one of France's better regiments. Perhaps find a shylock willing to risk a loan on him. That was all. So here he was. So much to do. One thing was clear. Whether legitimate or not, he was taking his fathers name. From now on he would be: Charles Gouffier.
OOC: Charles Gouffier, SL 10, bastard son of impoverished duc arrives in Paris _______________________________________________ Banana mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.humf.su.se/mailman/listinfo/banana
