Cherished comte
One hopes that you are in good health as you frequently are. Of course if you do take up with the generous offer of the well-published favors of the Vicomtesse, that may have course change, but if have the exaggerations are true, then it would be worth it I'm sure. While I am by no means a libertine, several of my former classmates and I do stay in contact, some of them being sons of quiet prominent families and obtaining respectable positions due their station. While I do not keep track of their more extreme prédilections , I am owed certains favors.
As you are well aware, serving the King and France has rewarded my family well, and we are not ones to be shut-ins, looking after elderly aunts allowing estates to fall into ruin and names to go unrecognized. While, yes, my family has not always been prominent until my grandpapa returned from New France with a mission, the name de Vergy has become a much sought after one, making soirees social events. My wit is much praised and my poise is impeccable. I, therefore, can move with ease among the powerful of our society and earn the right to speak in the appropriate ear. My dear sister and her husband oversee the affairs at the house in de Vergy and I attend to the more important affairs of the family here in Paris.
John Law's intriguing notions of monie papier and his speculations of the finances of the New France companies made the fortunes of many. While it is shameful that some chose not to listen to reputable sources, one mistresses talents should not lie in matters left to men and I am truly sorry the Marquis de Vorlogne's brother took a tragic end. While it cost my father his life over the ridiculous accusations when he saved the de Vergy fortune before Law had to flee the country, it should be said that not all were so unfortunate and while some may be looking to the King and the state to assist them back to prominence, there are those that are willing to use our fortunes to better the Kingdom's safety.
As for why I would be a worthy candidate, I think it should be obvious. You have been observing us. If you did not feel that I was worthy for the role, you would not have asked me.
I look forward to serving His Majesty.
yours sincerely,
Pierre-marc, Baron de Vergy
As you are well aware, serving the King and France has rewarded my family well, and we are not ones to be shut-ins, looking after elderly aunts allowing estates to fall into ruin and names to go unrecognized. While, yes, my family has not always been prominent until my grandpapa returned from New France with a mission, the name de Vergy has become a much sought after one, making soirees social events. My wit is much praised and my poise is impeccable. I, therefore, can move with ease among the powerful of our society and earn the right to speak in the appropriate ear. My dear sister and her husband oversee the affairs at the house in de Vergy and I attend to the more important affairs of the family here in Paris.
John Law's intriguing notions of monie papier and his speculations of the finances of the New France companies made the fortunes of many. While it is shameful that some chose not to listen to reputable sources, one mistresses talents should not lie in matters left to men and I am truly sorry the Marquis de Vorlogne's brother took a tragic end. While it cost my father his life over the ridiculous accusations when he saved the de Vergy fortune before Law had to flee the country, it should be said that not all were so unfortunate and while some may be looking to the King and the state to assist them back to prominence, there are those that are willing to use our fortunes to better the Kingdom's safety.
As for why I would be a worthy candidate, I think it should be obvious. You have been observing us. If you did not feel that I was worthy for the role, you would not have asked me.
I look forward to serving His Majesty.
yours sincerely,
Pierre-marc, Baron de Vergy