OF THE FRENCH COURT Sketches from French History BY LAURA E. RICHARDS "CAPTAIN JANUARY," AUTHOR OF 29 66 QUEEN HILDEGARDE," etc. UNIV. OF ILLUSTRATED BOSTON ESTES AND LAURIAT PUBLISHERS PREFACE. THE earnest student, who desires matter of moment, is warned that these slight sketches contain none such. Old stories re-told; familiar figures summoned once more from the shades to make their bow and play their part, these are all the writer has to offer. To the general reader who likes historic trifle, flummery à la Louis Quatorze, they are offered as a dish which, even if ill-prepared, cannot be wanting in a certain flavor. August, 1893. M81814 |