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Midnight carriage mystery ends with dramatic arrest
In a tense sequence near Versailles a veiled woman escapes danger as Maurice de Montespan reveals himself, accusing and sparing his wife while guards and aides intervene. The pursuit leads to Portillae castle where a daring rescue and blood feud erupt, ending with a dramatic execution plot thwarted by unexpected allies.
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Monsieur
Formune
Sue
Versailles
M. de Vivonne
Marquise de Montespan
Jesus
Wercey
Francesc de Montespan
Maurice
Mies
Portillac
Lortillie
Ler
Castle of Portillae
Amory de Vatinat
Anos Green
Francoise de Montespan
Fran
Simul
King's Guard
de Catinat
de Montespan
Wen
Marcean
Phere
Staal
Marceau
Duenne
Gilbert
Jean
Fierra
Wareeau
Shereenma