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  • In Grimeston's narrative of the plot against D'Auvergne he mentions that one of the King's agents,

    Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois George Chapman

  • But in the character of Clermont there mingle other elements than those derived from either the historical figure of D'Auvergne, or the ideal man of Stoic speculation.

    Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois George Chapman

  • D'Auvergne -- he lets himself be entrapped at a "muster" or review of troops by the King's emissaries.

    Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois George Chapman

  • D'Auvergne drew a deep breath and stepped forward.

    The Long Trick 1886-1967 Bartimeus 1926

  • I thought it all over, and in spite of the shame of being so much older felt, with thankfulness, that I was quite as happy now as then .... you will not expect to hear that I was asked to dance, but I was - by the gentleman whom we met that Sunday with Captain D'Auvergne.

    Jane Austen: Her Homes and Her Friends 1901

  • Sully admits [263] that not only the two captors, but even Murat himself, who had an ancient grudge against D'Auvergne, spared no pains or deceit to insinuate themselves into his confidence, while it is equally certain that it was to his perfect faith in their professions that he owed his capture.

    The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

  • The whispered assurance of La Fin still vibrated on his ear, and he also calculated largely on his intimacy with D'Auvergne, which secured to him the influence of Madame de Verneuil.

    The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

  • Despite all these drawbacks, Biron with his usual recklessness had nevertheless accepted him as a partner in his meditated revolt, D'Auvergne having declared that he would run all risks in order to revenge the dishonour brought upon his family by the King; but in reality the Comte only sought to benefit himself in a struggle where he had little to lose, and might, as he believed, become a gainer.

    The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

  • D'Auvergne, however, was still a prisoner in the Bastille, where, after lashing himself into fury for a few months, he adopted the more prudent and manly alternative of study, and thus contrived to educe enjoyment even from his privations.

    The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

  • The French of the old regiment D'Auvergne, which that night won the right to be called D'Auvergne _sans tache_, were to carry the redoubt to the right of the enemy's line.

    Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker 1871

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