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Post by Louis XIV on Jan 8, 2023 17:27:20 GMT
The Racing Form by Lancelot Lémieux
The Downs was won by the favorite, Silvermane, but victory was a hollow one for Lord Bougiedure as his prize racing stallion contracted an infection that cropped up amongst the horses in the South of France. Silvermane and Big Brown were amongst the horses that have died of the sickness.
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Post by Louis XIV on Jan 8, 2023 17:27:40 GMT
The Social Whirlwind by Sieur Matheus Mallette
First week of March – Lord Bougiedure was elevated to Duc de Montbeck. In attendance were Lord de Bearne. At the Fleur-de-Lys, Father Vincent toadied to Lord De’Ath
Second week of March – Lord de Bearne and Mdm d’Armagmac attended in the Pavilion
Fourth week of March – Lord De’Ath was elevated to Viscomte de Ploërmel. Lord de Bearne presented a splendid painting of King Louis XIII at the Battle of Saint Gaudens although Marshal de France Georges Boulle was heard to complain that His Majesty was not so close to the front line as depicted. Lord de Bearne appears to have joined his friend, the Grand Duc de Chevreuse in the King’s inner circle.
Elsewhere, Lord Ball’s daughter was baptized in the Cathedral de Notre Dame with Mdm d’Armagnac standing as godmother. Also in attendance were, Lord Bougiedure and Father’s Vincent and William. The post baptism party was held at the Fleur-de-Lys.
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Post by Louis XIV on Jan 8, 2023 17:27:53 GMT
A Romantic Interlude by Comtessa Yvonne De Villepin
Mdm d’Armagnac is single once again as she gave the heavy-ho to Lord Lyons.
Lord de Bearne was seen at church with Mlle Bougiedure in the third week of March
Lord Balls all but completely ignored his wife this month whereas Lord Bougiedure paid arrears for his inattentions last month.
Lord De’Ath escorted Gisla to the Fleur-de-Lys in the first week and to the Royal Ball in the fourth week of March.
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Post by Louis XIV on Jan 8, 2023 17:28:05 GMT
Financial News by Comte de Money
Lord Ball’s expanded the Ile de France Investment Company into a full-fledged emporium. More investment opportunities are expected in the future.
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Post by Louis XIV on Jan 8, 2023 17:28:38 GMT
An Ecumenical Matter by Bishop Henry Defour
Joining the ranks of the Benedictine order of the Catholic Church this month is Father William Souris in the Diocese of Bas-Ville. A priest with an academic bent, he spent most of the month in the Diocese library.
Father Vincent gave two sermons this month. The first on the dangers of taking the God’s love for granted was well received. The second on the bravery of our armed forces less so but at least it was better than last month’s. Father Vincent cannot seem to quite grasp the experience of the soldier for his homily.
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Post by Louis XIV on Jan 8, 2023 17:29:11 GMT
Reports from the Front by General Georges Boulle (rtd.)
Mostly inconclusive results against the enemy except for a smashing skirmish won against the Milanese on the Savoy frontier. Expect a call for volunteers.
Next month:
Flanders Frontier HL 4 Raiding Field Ops
Lorraine Frontier HL 9 Invasion Field Ops
Savoy Frontier HL 1 Peace Garrison
Spanish Frontier HL 3 Alert Field Ops
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Post by Louis XIV on Jan 8, 2023 17:30:24 GMT
Court Circular
April
Location - Louvre
Week 1 – The Paris Derby
Week 2 – Minor Envoy from Spain
Week 3 – None
Week 4 – Minor Envoy from the Papal States
May
Location - Louvre
Week 1 – Parlement
Week 2 – Government
Week 3 – Royal Ball
Week 4 – Government
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Post by Louis XIV on Jan 12, 2023 2:56:33 GMT
The Racing Form by Lancelot Lémieux
Given the untimely death of Silvermane after the Downs last month, this year's Paris Derby promises to be the most exciting horserace in years. The King's horse, Wildflame, is favored to win.
Wildflame 2 to 1
Silver Kitten 2 to 1
Lady Arabella 3 to 1
The Belle of Languedoc 3 to 1
Five Livres 3 to 1
Black Rose 3 to 1
Sir Coco 3 to 1
More Diamonds 3 to 1
Wild Chance 4 to 1
Wilting Thistle 5 to 1
Bushy Thicket 5 to 1
Randy Rogue 10 to 1
La Grand Rue 100 to 1
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