Is war only at the front? Oh, don’t tell. There she is terrible and bloody, but at least honest. Strength against strength, courage against courage. And even if an army stands up against you, this is not a reason to surrender. The Marquis of Torneis is not going to, because he is still alive! War happens with relatives — in court, and with rivals — for the heart of a man, and what kind of battles can unfold over inheritance! Matilda and Maria-Helena get a full cup. Relatives want money from them, men — reciprocity, rivals — a slow and painful death, and what do the girls themselves want? Nobody asks them about this. So you have to act at your own peril and risk. But together they can handle anything!
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