petit-clauds

Updated: May 8, 2025

"Who are you?" "Mr. William Barker, a creditor of M. d'Estourny's; and I can prove to you the necessity for keeping your doors closed if you wish it. We know, monsieur, all about your connections with the Petit-Clauds, the Cointets, and the Sechards of Angouleme "

Honoré de Balzac - Scenes from a Courtesan's Life