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Foreign News
November 18, 1789
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Anecdote from days before the French Revolution: In the King's chamber, Comte d'Artois insults Duke of Orleans as 'modern Cromwell'; Duke retorts defending his loyalty, kisses the King's hand, and glares at his cousin.
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Anecdote,--When the Duke of Orleans entered the King's chamber, some days prior to the revolution, the Comte d'Artois, who was present, shrunk back and insolently said, "Make way for the modern Cromwell."
"No Sir," replied the Duke, "had I possessed a tincture of Cromwell's disposition, I may venture to say, that your Highness would not have been here to insult the most faithful of your brother's subjects.--I glory in the name of citizen, and love my King" at the same time taking hold of the King's hand with fervour, and putting it to his heart, cast a look of indignant disdain at his abashed cousin.
"No Sir," replied the Duke, "had I possessed a tincture of Cromwell's disposition, I may venture to say, that your Highness would not have been here to insult the most faithful of your brother's subjects.--I glory in the name of citizen, and love my King" at the same time taking hold of the King's hand with fervour, and putting it to his heart, cast a look of indignant disdain at his abashed cousin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Court News
Political
What keywords are associated?
Duke Of Orleans
Comte D'artois
Kings Chamber
Cromwell Insult
French Revolution
Court Anecdote
What entities or persons were involved?
Duke Of Orleans
Comte D'artois
King
Where did it happen?
France
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
France
Event Date
Some Days Prior To The Revolution
Key Persons
Duke Of Orleans
Comte D'artois
King
Event Details
In the King's chamber, Comte d'Artois insults Duke of Orleans by calling him the 'modern Cromwell.' The Duke replies that if he had Cromwell's disposition, Artois would not be there to insult him, declares himself a citizen who loves the King, kisses the King's hand fervently, and looks disdainfully at his cousin.