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THE INTERVIEW COLUMN!
Bonjour, esteemed reader!
By Gwen and Ashley.
It is time again for our beloved column: On the streets of Paris where I, your esteemed young columnist Denis Trèsgueill, will try to give you an image of everyday life and late-breaking news on this very city street. Uncensored and truthfully transcribed, the voice of the ‘little man’ of Paris for you to grasp! Like always, I was asking a random young man in working clothes as I encountered him on his way towards an unknown destination. Here, esteemed readers, is what he has to say to you!
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Before we begin, a few basics, Monsieur. What is your name, age and occupation?
Christophe Feuilly... I'm 23 and I'm a fanmaker.
I am sure you have heard of the latest uproar in the city. On which side do you stand in this conflict, and why?
Can any man who cares for justice stand on the side of the law in this? The woman who was killed was completely innocent; she did nothing even to incite the unrest. And yet she died for it—and this is too typical of what happens every day in France. It's not just Paris, it was Marseille as well and I'm sure it's hundreds of other cities. It's not even just France, because it's happened in Poland, in Romania, in Greece, in Italy. Something needs to change, and soon—the People are suffering. I don't want there to be more violence, but... something needs to happen.
If you could change any one thing in your life, what would it be?
About my life? On a personal level? Maybe shorter work hours... My troubles are those of any worker in Paris, and not something that can or should be changed just for me. I've begun to educate myself—it's perhaps the only way to deliver oneself if your birth means it isn't simply given to you.
Interesting. Now, what does education mean for you? Who should be allowed and able to obtain it?
It means deliverance. Everyone should be allowed to obtain it and able to do so. This would change the world, and it would make so many lives so much better.
Is there a secret you’ve never told anyone before?
If I don't tell a secret, there's usually a reason for that.
Who would you consider your closest friend here in Paris, and why?
I have a circle of friends, and I could not ask for better. It would be unfair to call any one of them my closest friend, though of course I am closer to some than to others. I trust all of them, not only with my life but with my thoughts.
And what about your worst enemy?
Oppression. I think it's obvious enough... All of mankind deserves the right to be free and equal. No matter where they are. And if anything has hurt me in my life, it has been this above all else.
Say, you knew you had only one more day to live. What would you want to do before your inevitable death?
To help the world come one step closer to freedom. Even if it's just teaching a child like I once was to read, it would be something. Because who knows what he could then do to help the world?
Finally, if you could choose your very last words, what would they be?
I suppose that depends, ultimately, on how I die. What the people around me need to hear. Whether it be inspiration or support. I'm not much of a speechmaker, but... written words can change things, and spoken ones can too.
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Thrilling, isn’t it?! I am sure my esteemed readers could discern the passion there right behind the written words, the same calm and awe-inspiring passion I witnessed in this good man’s voice! Shorter work hours and education, this is what this man of Paris wishes for, and I Denis Trèsgueill have done my very best to give him a voice. I am sure we will see what comes of it, and I will try to keep my finger at the pulse of time for you! We shall see what our next interview reveals! As always, I take my leave with a wish to my esteemed readers’ health! Sincerely, Denis Trèsgueill
LE GLOBE
VOLUME IX ISSUE XVI
By Becks and Emmy
At last folks, it has happened. We here at Le Globe, Paris's leading new newspaper have procured you an interview you are absolutely going to adore! You must make sure to read! One of our esteemed journalists finally caught up with stage actress Lady Marguerite Blakeney, better known during her acting years as Marguerite St. Juste. Though Lady Blakeney now has a very busy schedule in her new life off the stage, she was so kind to sit down with one of our reporters over tea and give us the scoop on some topics that we know we've been curious about for some time; we suspect you've wondered some of the same things from time to time yourselves! So, if you're curious to learn all about Lady Blakeney, past, present, and future, pull up a chair and check out this wonderful interview. Le Globe would like very much to thank Lady Blakeney for supplying the time to meet with us and granting us the interview.
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Tell me a little bit about your history and family.
I am the daughter of lower middle class French. I grew up with little but my brother Armand. We took care of one another, you see.
Did you go to school growing up?
I was educated in the same way that many are; I did some reading – the Classics, that sort of thing. As I got older, naturally I read some political theory as well. And sentimental novels, as every girl does, though some would say that's hardly a good education!
How did you decide to pursue acting?
I am not quite certain; perhaps it was Fate. Or it was the sentimental novels! [laughs] I have always loved an exciting romantic tale. To be on stage is to be part of such a tale, no?
Can you describe the experience of being on-stage?
Oh, it was thrilling! Absolutely thrilling.
What play memories are your favorites?
How to choose... Well, playing Mizra in Thamos, King of Egypt was certainly interesting!
Would you ever consider a return to the stage?
Oh, I do not know! I suppose if people asked... However, I am getting to be just an old biddy now!
Would you give your take on the St. Cyr 'incident'?
My, you do ask personal questions, don't you? Well, I might as well explain it; some still do not believe the truth, but let it be told all the same. The St-Cyrs injured my family... a grievous offense which need not be retold, but trust that it was savage and had a dangerous impact on my brother and myself. When I was asked to give the name of a noble family who were abusing their aristocratic “rights,” I did so. I had no expectation that the family would be sent to the guillotine for it! The pain I felt for it was my punishment; God may have forgiven me but I have not forgiven myself.
How did you meet Percy Blakeney?
My husband has been good to me. He saved Armand more than once, but... some details should remain untold. We encountered each other at a few soirees in Paris, and the rest is history.
Do you have any other interesting relationship history we should know about? ... A certain person named Chauvelin.. perhaps.. ?
An old acquaintance. You cannot trust him with much, so I would hardly expect anyone to trust him with the truth about our relationship.
What kind of hobbies do you enjoy outside of acting?
Going to parties, of course! And good conversation. Ooh, and a good, fast carriage ride. Real life is more thrilling than fiction sometimes, isn't it?
What kind of food do you like?
Sometimes, it is nice to have a simple meal, a good chicken. Some meals are far too rich for me when you have them in succession.
Do you consider yourself a morning person or night person and why?
Oh, a night person, certainly. All the soirees are at that time, and the theatre!
What is your favorite fashion item and why?
The latest fashion item, of course! [smiles]
Have you ever had a best friend? What characteristics made them your best friend?
I believe my brother Armand is my best friend. He has always taken such good care of me.
Do you have a favorite novel / author?
Lud, I couldn't possibly choose! Will you laugh if I say Radcliffe?
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am sure Percy expects me to say getting him to fall in love with me, so I shan't give a serious answer!
What makes you happy?
Feeling free.
What is your home like? (Paris and England)
Well... home is where the heart is, they say. I grew up in France, and in a way I still consider it my mother country, and I hope someday it will be safe for all to live there. My home in England is a large one, and rather Percy's pride and joy; sprawling grounds, tasteful decoration – it's quite exquisite.
What do you think of the King?
I think a little boy can hardly be expected to rule a kingdom, poor child, and I wish him safe passage off the throne.
What are your thoughts on the current political situation in France?
My political views are the republicanism of Rousseau, not this bloodlust.
Interview with the King.
By CC and Becks.
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Despite the fact that I was born with the heritage to become King of France I, of course, didn't know that any of this would happen. Nevertheless, my mother made sure I had good tutors and a good education to prepare me for whatever might happen in the future. However, as a child, I had quite the penchent for adventure stories and that sort of thing. I always used to say that I wanted to be a sea-faring explorer with a big ship and was going to sail to places unknown. If I found sea-faring life inhospitable or eventually got bored with it, I was then going to become a jungle explorer and visit the rain forests in South America or even the great plains of Africa so that I could go on a safari.
Who's your greatest inspiration?
This is a hard one... I think it's the people of this country.. of France. These people, all of you, are the backbone of this mighty country and have made it the amazing place that it is today. All of you are my inspiration. I would not be as willing to live far from my family and undertake difficult lessons and try to make myself a better king and do.. everything I've done up to this point if I was not inspired by everyone who lives in this great nation with me to make it a better place, to bring it to its full potential.
What's your Greatest Accomplishment?
I'm not sure I've made many great accomplishments yet.. not in the way a king should make great accomplishments. I think I still have a lot to learn before I could consider anything I've accomplished to be great. I suppose maybe the closest thing I have to a great accomplishment is that I raised Chasse, my hunting spaniel, from a puppy and trained him to hunt with me. I didn't have any help with that. It's a very small thing, though, I realize. I hope I can do something truly great in the future. A really great accomplishment in my mind would be making everyone's lives better and France a safe place for everyone to live, work, and raise their families in.
What are your plans for the future?
I hope, like I mentioned before, that I can make France safe and secure again. I'd like to make this a place we can all be proud of again and erase the scars from so many wars and revolutions. I would like to see the education system changed. In today's world, it seems beneficial that everyone should have the chance to be educated if he or she wants to. I would like to see our industry increase, and that we would benefit from new technologies in medicine, science, and inventions. I don't know yet how all of these great things will come together, but I hope that they can with time and effort.
What's your favorite sport?
I enjoy swimming and sailing a lot - I've been doing that since I was a boy. I also like going hunting with Chasse, especially for birds. Recently, I've been taking riding lessons which I also enjoy a good deal - so I suppose those three.
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy spending time with boys my age, friends I've made that are sons of government officials, mostly. I enjoy their company a good deal, and we come up with many amusements. If I'm alone, I find it very enjoyable to climb a tree and read an adventure story or maybe a mystery. Also, of course the sports I mentioned above. I know how to play the harp and the piano and sometimes I do that. I also enjoy playing out of doors with toy soldiers. I like chess a good deal. Also, I really like exploring the castles we stay at whenever Court is moved.
Who's your favorite writer and why?
I don't know how I'd ever choose just one. I enjoy reading philosophy and science - Aristotle and the like. But if I favor something a bit lighter, then a favorite is Gulliver's Travels. I like all the whimsical feelings and descriptions in Swift's work. Reading a book is like being able to escape my concerns and live in someone else's world for a little while.
What's your worst pet peeve?
Well, I don't know if you could count it as a pet peeve, but I dislike seeing anyone.. be it a grown up, a child, a dog, a cat.. anything being mistreated or teased. That's just not right. I try to intervene if I see that happening. We should all be kind to each other as much as possible.
What's your biggest weakness?
I'm only human.. I have plenty of weaknesses. I suppose I'm not exactly proud of my sometimes quick temper or my impatience. I've been told I can be willful. I think my biggest weakness is that sometimes I feel I'm failing my people. I'm very young and have much to learn. I am eager to improve and be a good King if only I could be granted the chance.
THE GOSSIP COLUMN!
By Mel
An anonymous source has sent in a tip that a 'woman of loose morals' has been seen in the vicinity of the home of Blaise Combeferre, son of the famed lawyer. The source tells me that these rendezvous started not long after the May Day Parade. “It’s scandalous to begin with, but the fact that she comes here in broad daylight for everyone to see is makes it ten times as bad.”
These illicit engagements have been the cause of concern for many of M. Combeferre’s neighbor. A man who wishes not to be identified has told me, “We’re all worried about the reputation of the neighborhood, even if my neighbor is not. His affairs are his own and they can do whatever they want, they have that right, but I resent the fact that he’s trying to drag us all down with him.”
Another anonymous neighbor commented, “It’s disgusting really. I don’t know what possesses such a nice young man like that to throw away all decency for a woman like that. He’s perfectly gentlemanly, very quiet, keeps to himself—I must admit I am surprised at his actions, but such is lust, I suppose.”
When asked to comment on this story, M. Combeferre insisted that the young lady in question was his student and he was simply her tutor, but had no further remarks.
STAY SAFE!
by Dulcie
Cosette Fauchelevant would like to report that her home on Rue Plumett recently had an attempt at thievery foiled. Thankfully, no one was harmed, but she wishes to inform others in the area of the dangers and remind them to lock their gates, windows and doors at night. Stay safe amis!
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