Your name:
Cyrrise Y. K. Locke
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Favorite Quote:
"'Bless the woman!" ejaculated Lady Portarles, "did ever anyone see such perversity? My Lord Grenville, you have the gift of gab, will you please explain to Madame la Comtesse that she is acting like a fool. In your position here in England , Madame," she added, turning a wrathful and resolute face towards the Comtesse, "you cannot afford to put on the hoity-toity airs you French aristocrats are so fond of. Lady Blakeney may or may not be in sympathy with those Ruffians in France; she may or may not have had anything to do with the arrest and condemnation of Saint-Cyr, or whatever the man's name is, but she is the leader of fashion in this country; Sir Percy Blakeney has more money than any half-dozen other men put together, he is hand and glove with royalty, and your trying to snub Lady Blakeney will not harm her, but will make you look a fool. Isn't that so, my Lord?'" SP Chap 10
Birthday:
30 August, 1770
Character's Full name:
Marguerite Danae Veronique Saint-Just, Lady Blakeney
Occupation:
Former Actress; wife to Sir Percy Blakeney (Yes, that is a job)
Physical Description:
A classic brow with the auerole of auburn hair; a sweet, almost childlike mouth, the straight chiselled nose, round chin, and delicate throat, blue eyes that change with her mood. Reed slender, pretty much the body of a dancer, with the agility to match � she isn�t called wild cat for nothing). Her voice is low and musical, with a slight sing-song in it, and a faint soupcon of foreign intonation in the pronunciation of the consonants.
Friendships/Relationships:
Sir Percy Blakeney, her husband/warden
Armand Saint-Just, her beloved brother and the only surviving relative she is close to.
Suzanne du Tournai, Marguerite's dearest friend
Chauvelin, professional stalker - not really a friend, but it does count as a relationship (sort of)
Personal History:
Marguerite was brought up in Paris with her brother Armand by her parents Bayard and Ariane Saint-Just. At the age of 9, her parents were claimed by a smallpox epidemic leaving Marguerite and Armand to the care of relations who felt put upon to take in the two orphans. Marguerite was sent to a convent, separated from Armand, the one person in the world whom she loved and who loved her unconditionally. In the convent, Marguerite met Suzanne du Tournai with whom she became lasting friends, including learning English together.
After leaving the convent, Marguerite studied dance, music, and singing extensively with the idea to pursue a career in the theater, one of the few places where a woman could gain acclaim on her own merits. During this time Marguerite studied English with Suzanne and the philosophers that would spark her passion for a nation where all men and women were seen as equal and judged on their own merits. Marguerite started her career in the Comedie Francais at the age of 17 as a dancer and worked her way up to the part of leading lady. Word of her talent spread quickly and Marguerite soon become one of the most celebrated actresses in Paris. With her wit and newfound fame, she was able to draw the intellectuals of Europe to her Salons which eventually evolved into Revolutionary meeting places. Always escourted by her brother, Armand.
In 1789, Marguerite met the English Baronet Sir Percy Blakeney, whom she would eventually marry and move to England with. Prior to her marriage and departure to England, Marguerite played a part in denouncing the Marquis du Saint-Cyr which resulted in the execution of him and his family. Her roll in this horrible act and her reluctant contact with Chauvelin are believed to be the underlying causes for her estrangement from her husband. * Due to her long history of losing those who are close to her, Marguerite is plagued by issues of abandonment which are augmented by her husband's frequent and lengthy trips.
Character's connection to the League:
Unbeknownst to her, Marguerite is the wife of the famed Scarlet Pimpernel and probably a good reason for his prolonged stays in France
the Revolution:
Marguerite was once an avid supporter of the Revolution until it became quickly apparent that it was not going to live up to the ideals it claimed to build on.
The Pivotal Questions:
What is your favorite word?
Betwixt
What is your least favorite word?
Whore
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Music, dancing, intellectual discussion
What turns you off?
People who don't realize they are not wanted, false accusations
What is your favorite curse word?
Ask my husband. Most are directed at him.
What sound or noise do you love?
Laughter, applause
What sound or noise do you hate?
Crying
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Philosopher, or an artist
What profession would you not like to do?
Scullery Maid
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
I won't go away.