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Literary
November 7, 1805
Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Anecdote about Marmontel rivaling Marshall Saxe for Mademoiselle Navarre de Villierie's esteem. Describes Saxe's noble yet jovial character, promoting merriment in his French armies through comic operas, even announcing battles via theater.
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Marmontel had twice the honor of being a rival of the great Marshall Saxe in the esteem of Mademoiselle Navarre de Villerie. The following trait in the character of the defender of his country is genuine, and will create a smile.
It is notorious, that with much nobleness and dignity of soul, the Marshall was fond of mirth and jollity. By taste, as well as by system, he loved merriment in his armies, saying that the French never did so well as when they were led on gaily, and that what they most feared in war, was weary inactivity. He had always a comic opera in his camp. It was at the theatre that he gave the order of battle; and on those days the principal actress used to come forward and say: "Gentlemen, to-morrow there will be no play, on account of the battle the Marshall gives; after to-morrow, the Cock of the Village, with the Merry Intrigues, &c."
It is notorious, that with much nobleness and dignity of soul, the Marshall was fond of mirth and jollity. By taste, as well as by system, he loved merriment in his armies, saying that the French never did so well as when they were led on gaily, and that what they most feared in war, was weary inactivity. He had always a comic opera in his camp. It was at the theatre that he gave the order of battle; and on those days the principal actress used to come forward and say: "Gentlemen, to-morrow there will be no play, on account of the battle the Marshall gives; after to-morrow, the Cock of the Village, with the Merry Intrigues, &c."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
War Peace
Patriotism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Marshall Saxe
Marmontel
French Army
Mirth Jollity
Comic Opera
Battle Announcement
Literary Details
Subject
Trait In The Character Of Marshall Saxe
Key Lines
"Gentlemen, To Morrow There Will Be No Play, On Account Of The Battle The Marshall Gives; After To Morrow, The Cock Of The Village, With The Merry Intrigues, &C."