1794
Chere Morgiannette
Life is happier than I can tell you. We are no longer staving, we support each other through our strife. Paris feels like a home rather than a prison.
How are you and Courtenay coping with Le Marquis constantly around you? The sooner you get him back to Moucouton the better. Not only for you, but for all of us.
Pierre is well. He is responding well to the new France, though I think he does not understand where the nobles have gone. I have told him they have gone far away to pay for their cruelty. He seems to accept this.
Respondez-vous
Minn.
My dearest Marie
I am so glad to hear that the children are learning so well. It is good to think that they can pen their name and read words. It was a luxury denied to us for many years.
I have no news of my marriage. Yet again I have failed to produce a child. I am most vexed; I do not wish to anger my husband, and every day he grows colder to me. I have to recite verse or play or sing to win back his affections. It seems that he did not fall in love with me over my beauty, but over my mind. I feel it is far more secure a marriage for that, for when my looks fade and I grow old and fat he will love me as he does now, a pretty young girl of sixteen. I hope very much that one day you will find a good husband, sister, for as much fulfilment you find from the children of the village, nothing compares to a stable home.
love
Morgan
Chere Minnette
Morgan tells me that I should marry. I see no reason to. I have all I need in my teaching. I often think she does not understand how different things are here en Francais. For her marriage is simple and easy, whereas for us it is a dangerous business.
You would not marry Jean, would you? For he is much what Courtenay is to Morgan; a provider, protector and lover. I would not wish to be the spinster sister what ever I may say. I am glad Pierre takes to him so well. Maybe you could raise him in a family.
Love
Mariette
Chere Marie
There is terrible discord in Paris tonight. A group of people, people I saw often, have been executed for crimes against the people.
They were charged with conspiring with royalist armies in Britain, and were Guillotined this very morning. The streets have been full of gossip all day. Jean has gone to try and sort what is happening.
Love
Minn.
Minnette
I have found the answer to our problems. A new face has arrived in court: Le General LaCreole. He is a Royalist who is desperate to take an army into France and attempt to restart the Vendee movement. He is a fool to think he can, but it may be our chance to get le Marquis back into Moucouton, whilst killing of a few more Royalists, both French and British. Oh, how excited I am! I will start working with them tomorrow morn
Love
Morgan
Minn.
This is most terrible news! what an unfortunate development! You must guard yourself, mon amie. If they found out about Miss Morgan they may take it the wrong way and charge you too.
You say they were executed in a day? That is very soon, and very uncomforting.
Miss Morgan is working further on her plans. She has started sweet talking Le Generale like only Morgan can. She has always been most charming in her manner. I feel most dowdy in comparison. She hopes to send him and Le Marquis to Moucouton within a matter of months. We are close!
Love
Mariette
Morgiannette,
This is most excellent news! We will have a liberated town by the end of next year! Once le Marquis is dead we will be able to live free of his shadow, me and Pierre. Who knows, maybe I shall marry Jean, and Pierre shall grow older with a father! Oh, life is most pleasant at the moment.
However, the fate of my group of friends still troubles me terribly. The trial was based on no evidence, all that was said was not backed up. I wonder sometimes....
But I must not let it trouble me. Not when things are going so well.
Respondez-vous
Minn.
My dearest Marie
Oh, what news! Courtenay has decided he should want to accompany Le general et le Marquis into France. This, I admit, worries me intensely. I have grown to care very much for him, and seeing him hurt would cause me heartache. However, if by some curse of fate he does get injured or die at least I shall know it is for the good of my dearest sisters.
They plan to go into France in October 1795. it will be an eventful month I am sure
Respondez-vous
Morgan
Chere Morgiannette,
I understand your worry, but you cannot let it stand in the way of our great vengeance. If we do not destroy le Marquis, he will hurt you, maybe more so than he has Minnette and I. You cannot risk your life, Morgan. If we can only stop him, it will be the end of our hardships. Your life as Gloria will be unthreatened, and we shall be free!
Comfort yourself with this.
Love
Marie
Marie
Morgan has told me that the forces are gathering and the invasion is imminent. However, she does not know the exact plans of this "invasion", so I have advised my peers to send some assassins to try and steal plans.
Ah, victory shall be ours!
The day of liberation seems so close, non? It feels odd to be so close to victory...
R.S.V.P
Minn.