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LA DAME DE MONSOREAU - PAR - ALEXANDRE DUMAS - ÉDITION ILLUSTRÉE PAR J.-A. BEAUCÉ - DEUXIÈME PARTIE - PARIS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES DE LA DEUXIÈME PARTIE.
CHAPITRE PREMIER - COMMENT FRÈRE GORENFLOT SE RÉVEILLA, ET DE L'ACCUEIL QUI LUI FUT FAIT A SON COUVENT.
CHAPITRE II - COMMENT FRÈRE GORENFLOT DEMEURA CONVAINCU QU'IL ÉTAIT SOMNAMBULE, ET DÉPLORA AMÈREMENT CETTE INFIRMITÉ.
CHAPITRE III - COMMENT FRÈRE GORENFLOT VOYAGEA SUR UN ÂNE NOMMÉ PANURGE, ET APPRIT DANS SON VOYAGE BEAUCOUP DE CHOSES QU'IL NE SAVAIT PAS.
CHAPITRE IV - COMMENT FRÈRE GORENFLOT TROQUA SON ÂNE CONTRE UNE MULE, ET SA MULE CONTRE UN CHEVAL.
CHAPITRE V - COMMENT CHICOT ET SON COMPAGNON S'INSTALLÈRENT A L'HÔTELLERIE DU CYGNE DE LA CROIX, ET COMMENT ILS Y FURENT REÇUS PAR L'HÔTE.
CHAPITRE VI - COMMENT LE MOINE CONFESSA L'AVOCAT, ET COMMENT L'AVOCAT CONFESSA LE MOINE.
CHAPITRE VII - COMMENT CHICOT, APRÈS AVOIR FAIT UN TROU AVEC UNE VRILLE, EN FIT UN AVEC SON ÉPÉE.
The story opens in the shadowy corridors of a French monastery, where the bewildered monk Brother Gorenflot awakens to a bewildering reception that hints at hidden motives and secret alliances. Across the castle walls, the audacious rogue Chicot flits between jokes and dangerous plots, weaving his way into the hearts of kings and dukes with equal ease. As the courts of Henri III and the Duke of Anjou stir, the narrative draws listeners into a world of flamboyant intrigue, where loyalty is tested and every whispered word carries weight.
In this second installment, the clash between religious devotion and political ambition sharpens, with Chicot’s daring escapades—whether tunneling through stone walls or negotiating with enemy commanders—propelling the story forward. The vibrant tapestry of 16th‑century France comes alive through vivid dialogue and swift, cinematic pacing, inviting listeners to follow a cast of unforgettable characters as they navigate treachery, humor, and the ever‑present threat of betrayal. The opening promises a whirlwind of cunning schemes and dramatic confrontations that set the stage for an unforgettable adventure.
Language
fr
Duration
~9 hours (543K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1870
Best known for The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, this French writer turned history into fast-moving adventure and became one of the most widely read storytellers of the 19th century. His life was dramatic too, marked by fame, enormous energy, and a background that still fascinates readers today.
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1813–1888
Best remembered as Alexandre Dumas’s closest collaborator, this French writer helped shape some of the 19th century’s most famous adventure novels. His own story is full of literary teamwork, ambition, and a long-running debate over credit.
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