Minister Breteuil [to Louis about Antoinette wanting public vindication]
The queen offers up a sweet plum before ravens. Pray none takes a bite.
Tied for 3rd most-quoted character in The Affair of the Necklace (2001): in 2 of its 10 quotes
A line from Minister BreteuilTo Jeanne, the whole of the necklace was not as glorious as what its parts could yield. It was a means to an end. And though I will not justify the actions of the young countess, I late came to understand her reasoning. (pauses) Who does not aspire to take back what was taken from them? Who does not dream of returning home?
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