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Malicorne and Manicamp.
The introduction of these two new personages into this history and that mysterious affinity of names and sentiments, merit some attention on the part of both historian and reader.

We will then enter into some details concerning Messieurs Malicorne and Manicamp.

Malicorne, we know, had made the journey to Orleans in search of the _brevet_ destined for Mademoiselle de Montalais, the arrival of which had produced such a strong feeling at the castle of Blois.

At that moment, M.de Manicamp was at Orleans.