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Post by Louis XIV on Feb 7, 2024 2:02:58 GMT
The Racing Form by Lancelot Lémieux
By Order of His Majesty, Louis XIII, King of France and Navarre, the running of the Paris Debry will be delayed until the second week of April 1638.
The Downs was run in the second week of March. 1st – Wildflame 2nd – Silver Kitten 3rd – Scarlet Soul 4th – Wildchance 5th – Lady of Flanders 6th – Gambler’s Choice
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Post by Louis XIV on Feb 7, 2024 2:03:32 GMT
The Social Whirlwind by Sieur Matheus Mallette
With the Royal Court visiting the province of Burgundy, the Paris social scene was rather dull this month. Lord and Lady de Bearne attended the running of the Downs. They were joined in their private box by Mdm De’Ath. The Grand Duc was rewarded with a visit by the King and a second place finish for his horse. Lord Balls attend in the pavilion.
The event of the month was the christening of Lord Ball’s newborn daughter by the recently appointed Archbishop of Paris, Bishop Vincent de Pooh. In attendance were Lord and Lady Huillaume, and Madame De’Ath. Lord Balls hosted a christening party at his mansion afterwards.
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Post by Louis XIV on Feb 7, 2024 2:04:07 GMT
A Romantic Interlude by Comtessa Yvonne De Villepin
Sadly, there is nothing for me to report upon this month.
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Post by Louis XIV on Feb 7, 2024 2:05:50 GMT
Reports from the Front by General Georges Boulle (rtd.)
The Grand Duc de Chevreuse quite his government post as Secretary of State to command the Lorraine Frontier Forces. Captain Bussion of the Dragoon Guards Regiment volunteered his troop for service on the Frontier and was sent to reinforce Lorraine.
The Minister of State has announced that the Summer Campaign will consist of three Armies and twelve regiments.
Flanders Frontier
A quiet month in garrison.
Lorraine Frontier
Lord Bougiedure made very good use of the Royal North Highlanders and his own personal guard to drive off the Hapsburg forces, effectively driving himself out of a job as hostilities were reduced to the point of no longer needing a Marshal de Chef. Lord Bougiedure was promoted to Brevet Marshal de France, was awarded a bar for his Medal Militaire, and picked up some loot. Despite a poor showing, Captain Bussion was promoted to Lieutenant Captain and received a bit of loot as well.
Savoy Frontier
Savoyard rebels have begun infiltrating back into Provence. The Royal North Highlands will deploy to the frontier to support.
Spanish Frontier
A quite month in garrison
Next month:
Flanders Frontier HL 2 Garrison Garrison
Lorraine Frontier HL 3 Alert Field Operations
Savoy Frontier HL 3 Alert Field Operations
Spanish Frontier HL 2 Garrison Garrison
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Post by Louis XIV on Feb 7, 2024 2:06:37 GMT
Court Circular
April
Location – Fontainebleau
Week 1 – Travel Week 2 – Paris Derby Week 3 – None Week 4 – Hunt
May
Location – Louvre
Week 1 – Royal Ball (with Titling Ceremony for Lord Bougiedure Week 2 – None Week 3 – None Week 4 – Parlement
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Post by Louis XIV on Feb 11, 2024 16:30:42 GMT
The Racing Form by Lancelot Lémieux
The Odds for the Paris Derby have been set:
Scarlet Soul 1.5 to 1 (Favorite) Royal Jester 2 to 1 Wild Chance 2 to 1 Bushy Thicket 3 to 1 The Belle of Languedoc 3 to 1 Wildflame 3 to 1 Firstborn 5 to 1 Louis d’Or 7 to 1 Lady Arabella 10 to 1 Silver Kitten 20 to 1 Abraxas 20 to 1 Lady of Flanders 100 to 1
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