marquise's

In the midst of the jewelry which encumbered the salon was a full marquise's coronet set in precious stones and pearls.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

"The marquise's reputation is international for what is charitably called her eccentricity."

Love, the Fiddler Lloyd Osbourne 1907

That fête was paid for with the last remnant of the poor marquise's fortune.

Memoirs of My Dead Life 1892

I do not remember who was the marquise's lover when the last fête was given, nor what play was acted; only that the ordinary guests lingered over their light refreshments, scenting the supper, and that to get rid of them we had to bid the marquise ostentatiously goodnight.

Memoirs of My Dead Life 1892

Gravely the giver of the gifts asked her to come forward, and while, nonplussed, he searched the tree for the most glittering thing he could find, a tiny gold safety-pin was thrust into his hand, the whiter hollow of the marquise's white throat became visible, and that old woman was made till death the proudest in the hills.

In Happy Valley John Fox 1891

A cry of despair came from the marquise's lips, while the unfortunate father looked at the messenger in a daze.

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II Jules Lermina 1877

"Perfectly sufficient," said Montferrand, gallantly kissing the marquise's hand.

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II Jules Lermina 1877

Baptiste and the marquise's maid hurried to her assistance, Fougereuse gazed vacantly before him, and then raising his head, he passionately exclaimed:

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II Jules Lermina 1877

A terrible laugh, the laugh of madness, came from the marquise's breast, and, rushing upon her husband, she held the paper before his eyes.

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II Jules Lermina 1877

He had no doubt of it, the man replied, for he had heard his Majesty remark that, if the marquise's companion was not to become the toy of her caprices, she must be enabled to obtain what she desired independently of the old lady.

Barbara Blomberg — Complete Georg Ebers 1867