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He was probably born about the year 1026, or rather later, at the Castle of Rivar, near Burgos, in Old Castile, of a noble but not wealthy family. He joined the army of Ferdinand, and rose by his talents, strength, and courage to the highest place in that king's service. Among the romantic stories told of his early career is one concerning his marriage, which forms the subject of a popular ballad.
To the loss of my husband has now been added another bereavement, the loss of my companion in America, my brother Baron Rivar. The reputation of the Baron, and the doubt which scandal had thrown on his assumed relationship to the Countess, were well known to Francis. 'Shot in a gambling-saloon? he asked brutally.
Francis knew that she was referring to the ten thousand pounds paid by the insurance offices. 'All those thousands gone already! he exclaimed. She blew a little puff of air over her fingers. 'Gone like that! she answered coolly. 'Baron Rivar? She looked at him with a flash of anger in her hard black eyes. 'My affairs are my own secret, Mr. Westwick.
The Countess proceeded along the westward corridor, and stopped at the door numbered Thirty-eight. This was the room which had been inhabited by Baron Rivar in the old days of the palace: it was situated immediately over the bedchamber in which Agnes had passed the night. For the last two days the room had been empty.
'Can you really tell me nothing which will throw any light on this matter? 'Nothing, said Mrs. Rolland, with an undisguised relish of the disappointment that she was inflicting. 'There was another member of the family at Venice, Agnes resumed, determined to sift the question to the bottom while she had the chance. 'There was Baron Rivar. Mrs.
Lord Montbarry, personally viewed, was a middle-aged military man of the ordinary type: nothing in the least remarkable distinguished him either in face or figure. Baron Rivar, again, in his way was another conventional representative of another well-known type.
Baron Rivar, it was believed, would accompany her to England, but would not remain in that country, unless his services were absolutely required by her ladyship. The Baron, 'well known as an enthusiastic student of chemistry, had heard of certain recent discoveries in connection with that science in the United States, and was anxious to investigate them personally.
Baron Rivar, after inquiry at the consul's, secured the services of Doctor Bruno, well known as an eminent physician in Venice; with the additional recommendation of having resided in England, and having made himself acquainted with English forms of medical practice. 'Thus far our account of his lordship's illness has been derived from statements made by Lady Montbarry.
The same thing at Florence. Here, at Rome, my lady insists on resting. Her brother has met us at this place. The latter wanted to borrow money of the former. His lordship refused in language which offended Baron Rivar. My lady pacified them, and made them shake hands. The third, and last letter, was from Venice. 'More of my lord's economy!
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