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The Prior intimated especially that Ottavio Gonzaga had indulged in many sarcastic remarks at La Motte's expense. The brave but venal warrior, highly incensed at thus learning the manner in which his conduct was estimated by men of such high rank in the royal service, was near breaking off the bargain.
Birth, education, marriage, and youthful character of Alexander Farnese His private adventures Exploits at Lepanto and at Gemblours He succeeds to the government Personal appearance and characteristics Aspect of affairs Internal dissensions Anjou at Mons John Casimir's intrigues at Ghent Anjou disbands his soldiers The Netherlands ravaged by various foreign troops Anarchy and confusion in Ghent Imbize and Ryhove Fate of Hessels and Visch New Pacification drawn up by Orange Representations of Queen Elizabeth Remonstrance of Brussels Riots and image-breaking in Ghent Displeasure of Orange His presence implored at Ghent, where he establishes a Religious Peace Painful situation of John Casimir Sharp rebukes of Elizabeth He takes his departure His troops apply to Farnese, who allows them to leave the country Anjou's departure and manifesto Elizabeth's letters to the states-general with regard to him Complimentary addresses by the Estates to the Duke Death of Bossu Calumnies against Orange Venality of the malcontent grandees La Motte's treason Intrigues of the Prior of Renty Saint Aldegonde at Arras The Prior of St.
I will tell Madame la Motte the truth, and furnish her with another equally elaborate dress, not a very easy matter, as it must leave here in three days by express, and a new design must not only be planned, but executed, within that time. I may lose Madame de la Motte's patronage, her esteem; but that will be the price I pay for the favor I seek at your hands."
In the Charleston papers of that day, 1781, Smith gives the history of his escape from Marion, wherein he relates an anecdote, which, if it be true, and I see no reason to doubt it, shows clear enough that his toryism cost him dear. In his confinement at Motte's house, he was excessively uneasy.
For the sake of fine air, and water, and handsome accommodations, the British had erected this fort in the yard of Mrs. Motte's elegant new house, which was nearly enclosed in their works. But alas! so little do poor mortals know what they are about! the fine house, which they had rudely taken from poor Mrs. Motte, proved to the British, what his gay shirt did to Hercules.
Lost in the dark on a moor, he follows a light, and enters an old lonely house. He is seized by ruffians, locked in, and expects to be murdered, which he knows that he cannot stand, for he is timid by nature. In fact, a ruffian puts a pistol to La Motte's breast with one hand, while with the other he drags along a beautiful girl of eighteen.
Andrews and I immediately followed La Motte's directions, and going below threw ourselves on the lockers. I heard La Motte's measured tread overhead, as if he was walking the deck as officer of the watch. I listened for every sound. Presently I heard him reply in a clear, sharp voice, apparently to a hail given from a boat at a little distance. There could be no doubt that it was the guard-boat.
This aroused the baron to a perfect frenzy of rage. He charged Volaski with having traded in Mademoiselle de la Motte's affections and honor, from selfish and mercenary motives alone, and swore that such deep, calculating villainy should avail the villain nothing.
No one could be found to carry out the sentence. The soldiers under La Motte's command broke into mutiny rather than permit themselves to be used for such foul purposes; but the ardent young sergeant-major came forward, tied the culprit by the arms and legs to two horses, and himself whipped them to their work till it was duly accomplished.
Birth, education, marriage, and youthful character of Alexander Farnese His private adventures Exploits at Lepanto and at Gemblours He succeeds to the government Personal appearance and characteristics Aspect of affairs Internal dissensions Anjou at Mons John Casimir's intrigues at Ghent Anjou disbands his soldiers The Netherlands ravaged by various foreign troops Anarchy and confusion in Ghent Imbize and Ryhove Fate of Hessels and Visch New Pacification drawn up by Orange Representations of Queen Elizabeth Remonstrance of Brussels Riots and image-breaking in Ghent Displeasure of Orange His presence implored at Ghent, where he establishes a Religious Peace Painful situation of John Casimir Sharp rebukes of Elizabeth He takes his departure His troops apply to Farnese, who allows them to leave the country Anjou's departure and manifesto Elizabeth's letters to the states-general with regard to him Complimentary addresses by the Estates to the Duke Death of Bossu Calumnies against Orange Venality of the malcontent grandees La Motte's treason Intrigues of the Prior of Renty Saint Aldegonde at Arras The Prior of St.
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