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Jean-Paul Choiseul remained loyal to the Bourbon kings when [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] came to power. He was forced to seek refuge in other countries. In 1805, he came to Britain and stayed at the [[Loch Laggan covert]]. His 14 years of experience and combat-ready dragon were enthusiastically welcomed by the [[Aerial Corps]]. Choiseul formed a particularly close attachment to [[Catherine Harcourt]]. | Jean-Paul Choiseul remained loyal to the Bourbon kings when [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] came to power. He was forced to seek refuge in other countries. In 1805, he came to Britain and stayed at the [[Loch Laggan covert]]. His 14 years of experience and combat-ready dragon were enthusiastically welcomed by the [[Aerial Corps]]. Choiseul formed a particularly close attachment to [[Catherine Harcourt]]. | ||
| − | In truth, however, Choiseul had been sent to Britain to steal back [[Temeraire]]'s egg for the French. He hoped | + | In truth, however, Choiseul had been sent to Britain to steal back [[Temeraire]]'s egg for the French. He hoped if he could perform this deed, he and Praecursoris will not be executed. But [[Temeraire]] had already hatched, so instead he attempted to kidnap Harcourt and [[Lily]]. In the process, he killed one of Lily's officers, Midwingman [[Wilpoys]]. This plot was foiled by [[William Laurence]]; the two fight, though it is ultimately Harcourt who overpowered Choiseul. |
| − | For his treachery, Choiseul | + | For his treachery, Choiseul is exectued. His last act was to convince Praecursoris to accept safe haven at the British breeding grounds in Newfoundland. |
Choiseul's execution caused deep upset among the Loch Laggan dragons, especially the younger ones, reminding them all of the mortality of their captains. | Choiseul's execution caused deep upset among the Loch Laggan dragons, especially the younger ones, reminding them all of the mortality of their captains. | ||
