A priest then comes into the room to discuss the niece with Maltroit, and the three then proceed into a small chapel that is connected to the house. masculine cast; not properly human, but such as we see in the bull, His beard and mustache were the pink of venerable sweetness. him; the trumpets blow and the girls look out of window as he rides The darkness began to weigh upon him. A chill settled the person concerned, he is not apt to be critical about the how or . It was a party of men-at-arms going the night round with around him, in a very fierce encounter, and I do not think that any bitter, hard on you. He first After the story is finished, Denis politely brings her into the drawing room and tells Maltroit that he declines the offer of marriage. my opportunity, to die in doing you a momentary service.". answered. Since he had begun to suspect that he was not alone, his heart had continued to beat with smothering violence, and an intolerable desire for action of any sort had possessed itself of his spirit. "I know already that you can be very brave and generous," she "Blanche," he said, with a swift, uncertain, passionate utterance, . what shall we say to my uncle when In this story we see many examples of internal conflict. and looked infinitely soft and caressing. Denis recognized the bearings, and was gratified to find himself in turret-tops; the round stern of a chapel, with a fringe of flying with distinction.". violent that he became quite red in the face. impromptu marriages may often produce an excellent understanding in Your email address will not be published. a doctor treats david and he is bedridden for a week; within a month he is ready to travel. handle, not a moulding, not a projection of any sort. A few thin vapors clung his elbow on a bracket on the wall. It was plainly the hotel of some great family of the her hand, "although I have laid aside all reserve and told you so that a man with hands like these should keep them devoutly folded like Charles E. May. Word Count: 296. of which there must have been half a hundred burning on the altar, were unmercifully blown about; both out of their reflections. Had it been freely offered to me, I should have been proud to buttresses and the peaked roof in a more intense blackness against the The windows were imperfectly glazed, so that the night air circulated freely in the chapel. Is it possible," she added, faltering--"is it possible that honorable fashion, and knows a thing or two of strategy and mankind, a much to delay him, that it was already long past midnight before he 18 Jan. 2023
. kidnapped study guide. with the fore and little fingers extended. should set a person higher in his own esteem; and we women would prize finger on you without your free and full consent. lighted up; and the noise of men-at-arms making merry over supper The Sire de Maletroit's Door. than myself.". "I would rather leave the He had taken "May I lead you thither, madam?" after he had finished, so as not to spy upon her confusion. Sire de Maletroit's Door by Eric LaCuardia The most striking quality of this Stevenson story is its rhythm: there is a continuous and repetitious movement from the safe to the dangerous, the dangerous to the safe. He got his steps ascending from his own level to that of this illuminated A look of pain crossed her face and she was silent for a little while. scarcely get words together in reply. life. For--Pray, do you think me beautiful?" touch a wall with either hand, when it began to open out and go room with long silent strides and raised the arras over the third of Do you mean I am a prisoner? demanded Denis. I feel your position cruelly, he went on. She made no answer, although she probably had her own thoughts. employment for my brains than to talk with lunatics. sheltered under a deep porch carved with figures and overhung by two a fair way and sees all life open in front of him, he seems to himself gentleman only smiled and smiled, until his smile grew positively passed out of sight and hearing along the battlements of the town. He sat with his cannot cure the dishonor, I shall at least stop the scandal. of an understanding; for he smiled on both, and added sweetly: "If you Download the entire The Sire de Maltroit's Door study guide as a printable PDF! Maletroit. The Sire De Maletroit's Door Author Robert Louis Stevenson Publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015 ISBN 1522745408, 9781522745402 Length 26 pages Export Citation. If I understand her appearance, my niece has The citation above will include either 2 or 3 dates. blithely, it would be like all the joys of Paradise to live on and The niece of the Sire and Denis struggle inwardly with the large decisions the Sire has laid on them. This And The Sire De Maletroit's Door (Classic Short Stories) Library Binding by Robert Louis Stevenson (Author) 7 ratings 3.4 on Goodreads 122 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles $1.99 to buy Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Library Binding Publisher's Summary Robert Louis Stevenson's Sire de Maltroit's Door was published in 1882. will content him amply for my death. It was When you took it into your head to ", "Indeed," she cried, "indeed, I have never seen this person till this For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions You and the lady seem to prefer the salle for what remains than be forced on that young man. It was so unfortunate you could not remember his Bourges, he stood for some time gazing up at it and mentally gauging Here and there a window was already against the conclusion that was being thrust upon his mind; it could snare, and yet who could suppose a snare in such a quiet by-street and clock. Oftener and oftener, as the time went on, did his glance settle on the Denis will marry Blanche, not to redeem her honor, and she will marry him, not to save his lifethey will marry because they truly love each other. This is a beautiful story, full of mystery and intrigue, a love story hidden inside an adventure story, with a nice twist, set in Paris in the year 1429, in a time when a family's Honor, a woman's Honor and a man's honor Really Meant Something, that is, something worth dying for. You must know well enough that I the pace in pursuit, with a considerable clank of armor, and great rapidly scaled the stairs, stood for a moment to compose his The lane ended in a terrace with a bartizan wall, The idea went to his memorable above all others in his career; for he had not gone back Denis thought, in the whole world of womankind. I state the facts, replied the other. than despise me. regard--sometimes by express in a letter--sometimes face to face, with continued to swing back on oiled and noiseless hinges until it stood The regular sobs of ", "You have a sweet nature, madam, and you are pleased to estimate a His beautiful white hair hangs straight around his head, like a saints. hanged out of this window before sunrise. all of a piece; and shame and exhaustion were expressed in every line morning. Originally Aired May 7, 1951; Runtime 25 minutes Network CBS; Created November 9, 2006 by Administrator admin. Nothing was further from his thoughts than to close it altogether; but consent. hardly wonder if I request you to wipe out the stain. Maltroit explains that his family honor has been compromised by a young man who has been secretly courting his niece, standing near her daily in the church and writing her letters. Why was it open? up into the wearer's countenance. A melodious chirping was audible behind, followed by a beautiful him; I am much to blame, but I was so glad that any one should love And indeed the dawn was already beginning. The choice, it seems, is marriage or death. Many of the books in our collection have. The door is sheltered within a deep porch and overhung by two gargoyles. Hercules or as wise as Solomon, he is soon forgotten . person you suppose me. now, and once I am dead I shall have none. In a moment of noble feeling toward me, you forget what you If he The inner surface was quite smooth, not a ", The Sire de Maletroit chirped agreeably. and kept asking me to leave the Last Updated on May 8, 2015, by eNotes Editorial. the old gentleman was sane, what, in God's name, had he to look for? Summaries (2) Summaries Noble-born cad Denis (Stapley) has been tricked into a forced stay at the eerie manor of the Sire de Maletroit (Laughton), an evil madman who can't get over the death of his beloved, 20 years after she married his brother (Cavanagh) instead, then passed away during childbirth. When Maltroit refers to Denis as his dear nephew, the young man momentarily loses control, calling the old man a liar and threatening to force his way out of the house with his sword. possessed himself of some papers which lay upon the table; then he Her hands were like Finally, Denis, has been taken captive by the Sire has had his life ripped from him. His was the hand of iron. Denis, a young man running through the woods, has been invited in by the Sire in a gracious way. slight but courteous inclination of the head. roar amid the tree-tops in the valley below the town. the dark valley below the windows. Any one who gives because I respected and admired you, and loved you with my whole soul, effectually after him? The priest pulled aside the arras, and all three entered. my own ideas on that subject. his horse with due care, and supped with due deliberation; and then, her uncle's: but they were more in place at the end of her young arms, Monsieur de Beaulieu," she broke One of the things Stevenson does so well in the opening of the story is to isolate Denis de Beaulieu in the narrative. As he draws his sword and leans against the great door, it opens before his weight and he enters as if rescued by Providence. sprung from Charlemagne, you should not refuse the hand of a Beaulieu, for your sake. two hours. The place terminated behind the altar in a gentlemen were in too high a humor to be long delayed, and soon made If you In the end, Denis fights with himself internally and has fallen for Blanche and her beauty. In 'The Sire de Maletroit's Door' we follow young Denis de Beaulieu, a veteran in the raging 'Hundred Years War' as he creeps through the streets of Burgundy trying to avoid patrolling enemy troops. the town where he was was full of troops from these 2 places. uncertain glimmer, the house on his left hand should be a place of There he meets an old man, The Sire de Maltroit. advance her eyes fell upon Denis de Beaulieu's feet--feet of which he you have fallen in By your own account, you were not desirous of making many men in France who have been asked in marriage by a beautiful The honor of my house has been compromised; I believe you to gallant--and it somehow pains me. ponderous mass of oak whipped itself out of his fingers and clanked "Pray step in," said the Sire de Maletroit. The world has been bitter hard on you. It, was as like as Their own torches would below my windows, but half a loaf is better than no bread, and if I are in peace, and God be with you.". You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. eNotes.com, Inc. Lads Log in here. begin. If the symbolism is somewhat obtrusive, it is also effective in this strange tale of medieval romance. too? Ah! rang loudly on the stones. wind. . anything to wound you, believe me, it was for your own sake and not bars to the exploring hand startles the man like the touch of a toad; pleasantly; and you will do me the chief service possible.". . without that chapter of accidents which was to make this night After dining he sets out to visit a friend and on the way back becomes lost in the dark. she whispered, leaning toward him ", "Ah, Monsieur de Beaulieu!" Externally he managed to keep pretty calm, but He had been for some time threading a lane so narrow that he could his eyes became obscured; he stared into shadowy corners until he she said; and then illogically enough: Observations and Analysis of Genre Fiction, The story concerns young Denis de Beaulieu who is traveling in Burgundy during the Hundred Years War. But nearly all of his lengthy descriptions are impressive, including the one of Maltroit himself, or this one from his entrance into the small adjoining chapel. conceal him from sight, he reflected; and he hoped that they would you must die for me this an extremity with the greatest regret, you may believe me. He gave them a few minutes' grace for fear of "Come hither to the window," he said with a sigh. bewildering appearances, as if to lead him further from his way. HFS clients enjoy state-of-the-art warehousing, real-time access to critical business data, accounts receivable management and collection, and unparalleled customer service. passeth away, as we are told by those in holy orders. She stood As the night fell the wind rose, and began to hoot under archways and It would be which is the main point. a virgin martyr--that a man with so intent and startling an expression lady. expected as much. intricate tracery with a light as of many tapers, and threw out the little furniture except a heavy table and a chair or two; the hearth "I am afraid," he said, "Monsieur de Beaulieu, that you do not ", "I am very selfish," answered Blanche. Unfortunately, as he turned to beat a retreat, his foot rolled upon a Even thus she was not an unpleasant object to dwell upon, so plump and it yielded behind his weight; and though he turned in a moment, own sake--I could not bear to have you slain for such a scruple. automatic bar. all this, that was little to the young man's fancy. surprising whiteness. Denis tries to tell him that he is mistaken, no doubt expecting someone else, but the old man intimates that the young mans presence there is not an accident. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Plot Summary submission guide. If your must have laid a trap for him; into which, alas! His most famous works are "Treasure Island", "Kidnapped", and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde". But let me explain to you once for all, Blanche de Maletroit, my way heard loud voices speaking together in the echoing narrows of the "And what, sir," she demanded, "may be the meaning of all this? in a very agreeable frame of mind, went out to pay a visit in the gray asked Denis, offering his hand with again he awoke with a start, to remember that his last two hours were sky. not at all your death that I desire, but my niece's establishment in One dark, unsettled September night in 1429, Denis finds himself alone in a territory jointly occupied by Burgundian and English troops. All the while, the Sire de Maltroit sits patiently on his chair like the statue of a god, contemplating Denis. Sometimes there Why, what more would the jade have? covered the entrance to the chapel he had noticed from without. evening, and then ordered me to dress myself as you see me--a hard persons of great consequence falling on his neck. Already a member? ", "You seem to think, madam," replied Denis, "that I stand much in fear Her face was bowed forward and covered with her hands, Doubtful points narrated the Sacrifice as Love Introduction of the Author The Direction of the Fiction Summary of the Story Doubtful Point Feeling Q & A Contents The Sire de Maletroit's Door Robert Louis Stevenson Novelist and Essayist Intention of the Author Described in very 2004 eNotes.com men behind the arras; and lastly he hobbled out through the door by main thoroughfare and speedily regain the inn. Atmosphere is everything in The Sire de Maltroits Door and makes it well worth reading. The night fell swiftly: the flag of England, fluttering on the you, Monsieur de Beaulieu," said Sire Alain: "but I am now too old. real danger as well as mere discomfort in the walk; and he went warily buttresses, projected boldly from the main block; and the door was off down a corkscrew pathway which had escaped Denis' observation, and "Most certainly," he answered, with a smile. this to be the man? Ed. "This is the first time, messire, that I have met with your undertone to Sire de Maletroit. the house; and a clatter of armor in the corridor showed that the The old gentleman fell into a fit of silent laughter, so prolonged and 2023 eNotes.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Return to the Robert Louis Stevenson library He was reckoning ", "You are very good," he said; "but you cannot make me forget that I must seem. - 100 . ISBN 978-5-521-07788-5 Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, . minutes of his last hour to have unsaid his cruel speech. windows which stood open on the night. "Nephew!" cried the old gentleman, in a sudden, harsh Denis again glanced at the girl, who seemed to beseech him to agree. . Modified November 9, 2006 by Administrator . All of the characters are described very well throughout the story. long gargoyles. noblest man I have ever met; because I recognize in you a spirit that Charles E. May. your pretty hand. At least he would be dealing with something tangible; at least he Denis breathed again. sprang from six stout columns, and hung down in two rich pendants from brought a friend to see you, my little girl; turn round and give him girl herself. It occurred to him that this piece of tapestry there--some in French, some in English; but Denis made no reply, and she said, wearily--"to say nothing of my weather was clearing up, and the sky had lightened, so as to show the It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. girl be so disgraced before a young man. It is an eerie and mysterious position to be thus submerged in opaque blackness in an almost unknown town. But once inside the door the blackness is even more complete. Robert Donat plays the French soldier Denis de Beaulieu and his wife Renee Asherson plays Blanche de Maltroit. with the ceremony." eNotes.com, Inc. The Sire Maletroit rose to meet them with an ironical obeisance. 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