The Judas Money; or, an Episode of the War in Vendee
Marquis de Coutras, exiled by the revolutionists, has taken refuge in England, and a price of a thousand crowns is laid upon his head. He is compelled to visit France in disguise, on imperia... Read allMarquis de Coutras, exiled by the revolutionists, has taken refuge in England, and a price of a thousand crowns is laid upon his head. He is compelled to visit France in disguise, on imperial orders, and plans to meet his old friend, DuMoulin. The latter's son betrays the Marquis... Read allMarquis de Coutras, exiled by the revolutionists, has taken refuge in England, and a price of a thousand crowns is laid upon his head. He is compelled to visit France in disguise, on imperial orders, and plans to meet his old friend, DuMoulin. The latter's son betrays the Marquis, who is arrested. DuMoulin is heart-broken at the treachery of his son, and to save the f... Read all