Stevenson: The Sire De Maletroit's Door
What noises did Sire de Maletroit make to assure he was satisfied?
"noises like a bird or a mouse"
when she glanced at Denis what happened?
"shame gave placed to horror" "blood left her lips" "she cried that is not the man!!"
description of the chapel he looked over when he came to the end of the terrace with a Bartizan wall:
"the round stern of a chapel with a fringe of flying buttresses" "door was sheltered under s deep porch" "two gargoyles hung over the top" it reminded Denis of a town house in his old Bourges
how long ago did Denis's father die?
10 years
Denis de Beaulieu was not yet how old?
22
What is the Niece's name?
Blanche de Maletroit
What other troops were in town?
Burgundy and England
Denis de Beaulieu was a very accomplished?
Cavalier
what was Denis's full name?
Denis damoiseau de Beaulieu
What two languages did the men-at-arms talk in?
English and French
who was the man who wrote her letters?
Florimond de Champdivers
The gentleman wanted the niece and Denis de Beaulieu to marry, but what did the girl say to that?
I will stab myself before that happens
What was the first thing Sire de Maletroit said to Denis de Beaulieu?
I've been expecting you all night
What month of the year was it?
September 1429
Stevenson was regarded as one of the most important writers of Romantic Tales of Adventure since who?
Sir Walter Scott
What was the gentleman's name?
Sire de Maletroit
Did they end up together?
YES THEY DID!
who sat on a high chair beside the fireplace facing Denis as he entered?
a gentleman in a fur tippet
He began to turn around on the terrace and walk nearly a hundred yards before a _________ came to meet him
a light
What was the light?
a party of men-at-arms going the night round
what does damoiseau mean?
a young noble not yet made a knight
description of the room behind the curtains:
apartment of polished stone three doors on three sides the fourth side had a chimney and two great windows the chimney had a carving of the arms of the Maletroits room was illumined but had little furniture except a table and two chairs
what color eyes did Blanche have?
blue
on the steps in front of the altar was the niece dressed in what?
bridal clothes
description of the inside of the House:
flight of stairs at the top of the stairs there were curtains
Sire's response to refusal is
hanging him
He then backed into the door and it opened, did he completely shut the door behind him or leave it cracked?
he cracked the door and slipped in
what happened to Denis de Beaulieu
he ended up stuck in the dark chamber behind the doors
What did Denis say to Sire about the Marriage proposal?
he has the right to refuse it
How did Denis protect himself?
he ran all the way pack to the terrace and drew his sword and tried to set his back against the door
description of the gentleman:
he sat with his legs crossed and his hands folded, a cup of spiced wine by his elbow his countenance had a strongly masculine cast his upper lip was swollen smiled peaked eyebrows, small strong eyes evil in expression white hair fell in a single curl his beard and mustache were pink age had left no mark on his hands
what happened as he turned to run away from the men?
he tripped over a pebble and fell against the wall, his sword made a loud noise on the stone
why has the niece been with Sire for 3+ years?
her father died
who was Denis to the Sire?
his Nephew/prisoner
Who has been awaiting Denis de Beaulieu for awhile?
his Niece
who will inherit Denis's land?
his brother Guichard
Denis de Beaulieu went to his friend's house at night and ended up leaving much after ________?
midnight
description of the Maletroit hand:
nails were perfectly shaped a man with hands like these should keep them folded like a martyr delicate in design taper sensual fingers like those of Leonardo da Vinci's women
description of the young girl?
shame and exhaustion showed in her faced held her head down then glanced suddenly up at Denis
The dense fog and darkness made Denis de Beaulieu think what?
that there could be an ambush on him
Where was his friend's house located?
the end of Chateau Landon
description of Blanche de Maletroit's story:
three months ago a young captain stood near her every day in church he wrote her letters and asked them to leave the door open one night
What color were Denis de Beaulieu's boots?
yellow
