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From "The three musketeers" by Dumas, Alexandre
King Louis XIII
The King of France, easily influenced by his advisors
Core Belief
"Justice and order are important, but maintaining personal comfort and avoiding conflict are paramount."
Worldview
Louis XIII sees the world as a source of personal inconvenience and relies on others to manage the complexities of his kingdom. He is easily manipulated and lacks the strength to assert his own will.
Personality
Louis XIII is portrayed as a weak and indecisive ruler, easily swayed by the opinions of his advisors, particularly Cardinal Richelieu. He is fond of hunting and other aristocratic pastimes, but lacks the political acumen to effectively govern his kingdom.
In Their Own Words
"“Come here, Monsieur Captain,” said he, “come here, that I may growl at you. Do you know that his Eminence has been making fresh complaints against your Musketeers, and that with so much emotion, that this evening his Eminence is indisposed? Ah, these Musketeers of yours are very devils—fellows to be hanged.”"
"“Listen to Monsieur de Tréville,” said the king; “listen to him! Would not one say he was speaking of a religious community? In truth, my dear Captain, I have a great mind to take away your commission and give it to Mademoiselle de Chemerault, to whom I promised an abbey. But don’t fancy that I am going to take you on your bare word. I am called Louis the Just, Monsieur de Tréville, and by and by, by and by we will see.”"
"“That’s true,” said the king; “but never mind, Tréville, come still by the back staircase.”"
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