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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 if he could perform this deed, he and Praecursoris | + | In truth, however, Choiseul had been sent to Britain to steal back [[Temeraire]]'s egg for the French. He hoped that if he could perform this deed, he and Praecursoris would 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 fought, though it was ultimately Harcourt who overpowered Choiseul. |
| − | For his treachery, Choiseul | + | For his treachery, Choiseul was executed. 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 dragons, reminding them all of the mortality of their captains. Even without the dangers of battle, most larger dragons were likely to outlive their captains simply due to their lifespans. | Choiseul's execution caused deep upset among the dragons, reminding them all of the mortality of their captains. Even without the dangers of battle, most larger dragons were likely to outlive their captains simply due to their lifespans. | ||
Revision as of 04:19, 1 October 2006
Character Profile
| Name: | Jean-Paul Choiseul |
| Date of Birth: | |
| Service: | |
| Rank: | Captain |
| Nationality: | French |
| Billets: | Captain to Praecursoris |
Biography
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 that if he could perform this deed, he and Praecursoris would 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 fought, though it was ultimately Harcourt who overpowered Choiseul.
For his treachery, Choiseul was executed. 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 dragons, reminding them all of the mortality of their captains. Even without the dangers of battle, most larger dragons were likely to outlive their captains simply due to their lifespans.
