I have met a certain French marquis, who is attached to the Count de Moustier's embassy. From Wordnik.com. [The Maid of Maiden Lane] Reference
As a last resort he called the marquis to him, and, while a tear stood on his rough cheek, drew a handful of money from his pocket. From Wordnik.com. [Not Pretty, but Precious] Reference
The marquis was the only person who was in ill temper. From Wordnik.com. [Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War] Reference
"A marquis was a rank something like Orminy," said Sade. From Wordnik.com. [Asimov's Science Fiction]
The marquis was a rigorist, and though he had a tincture of. From Wordnik.com. [The memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt] Reference
KRAMER: Well, the marquis is a kind of rank in the French aristocratic hierarchy. From Wordnik.com. [Lafayette in Two Worlds: Public Cultures and Personal Identities in an Age of Revolutions] Reference
The marquis is a noble young fellow; and I will bring him home with me this evening. From Wordnik.com. [The Lost Lady of Lone] Reference
So to be called a marquis, it's sort of like a duke in England or something like that. From Wordnik.com. [Lafayette in Two Worlds: Public Cultures and Personal Identities in an Age of Revolutions] Reference
About 1827 the marquis was a widower with children, and was spoken of as a possible peer of France. From Wordnik.com. [Repertory of the Comedie Humaine Part 1] Reference
The marquis was a rigorist, and though he had a tincture of Jansenism he often differed from St. Augustine. From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Memoirs of Jacques Casanova] Reference
The marquis was a man of liberal views like his wife, but this was a great secret, as free thought was not appreciated at Salerno. From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Memoirs of Jacques Casanova] Reference
The marquis was a very interesting-looking man, tall for a Frenchman, with merry brown eyes and a black, closely cut, pointed beard. From Wordnik.com. [Molly Brown's Orchard Home] Reference
The second jest of the marquis was a pure invention upon the liking of lady Anne for the company and conversation of the worthy chaplain. From Wordnik.com. [St. George and St. Michael Volume II] Reference
The marquis was a man of noble countenance, of the type we are ready to imagine peculiar to the great men of the time of queen Elizabeth. From Wordnik.com. [St. George and St. Michael] Reference
These are not what you call marquis jobs. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 12, 2002] Reference
“The marquis is your mother’s older brother, or is he younger?”. From Wordnik.com. [Rebellious Desire] Reference
"A marquis is a reg'lar nob, you know; and gives reg'lar good wages when you gets 'em paid. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844] Reference
"Don't be afraid, the marquis is a man of much ingenuity, and loves my cousin's honour as herself. From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Memoirs of Jacques Casanova] Reference
The marquis is a rather insignificant man. From Wordnik.com. [Study of a Woman] Reference
Kit was a soldier; the marquis was a gentleman. From Wordnik.com. [My Seduction] Reference
The marquis wished to take his daughter with him to. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3] Reference
The mock-race ends two minutes later at the theater marquis. From Wordnik.com. [Dead Mothers] Reference
The marchese (marquis) would know; he's related to most of it. From Wordnik.com. [The Other Tuscany] Reference
In a few seconds the marquis, in slippers, and morning-gown, received. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
The marquis, feverish with vexation and surprise, threw up the window. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844] Reference
The bedrooms of the marquis and marchioness are hung with old tapestry. From Wordnik.com. [The South of France—East Half] Reference
"You are right, my dear marquis," said Blassemare, accepting his proffered hand. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
She had a mania for titles and was ever ready to mention some count, baron or marquis. From Wordnik.com. [Women in the Life of Balzac] Reference
Rubbing his eyes, and more asleep than awake, the marquis took the billet, and read. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
"My man's as wet as a rat -- he needs some fire in him and he'll feel as fit as a marquis.". From Wordnik.com. [A Village of Vagabonds] Reference
"I throw myself upon your honor!" said the marquis, with an effort, and extending his hand. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
"Well, let us hear," continued the marquis, feeling in his pocket for his purse, and smiling. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
"No, my good friend, no," answered the marquis, hesitating and surprised; "I do not recollect you.". From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
"My coat torn!" repeated the marquis in surprise, visibly disconcerted, while he affected surprise. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
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