The Honour of Savelli: A Romance

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Gutenberg ID

38250

Title

The Honour of Savelli: A Romance

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en

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Set in Renaissance Italy, this romance follows the disgraced knight Di Savelli as he clears his name of theft accusations, reunites with his wife Angiola, and regains his honor amidst political intrigue involving the Borgias and French courtiers.

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In S. Levett Yeats's *The Honour of Savelli: A Romance*, the narrative follows Di Savelli, a gallant French knight serving in Italy during the early sixteenth century. The story begins with a shocking betrayal when Di Savelli's comrade, D'Entrangues, publicly accuses him of theft. Despite Di Savelli's impeccable reputation and the testimony of his friends, including the formidable Bayard, he is arrested, stripped of his knighthood, and forced to flee into the stormy Tuscan countryside. During his exile, he encounters a mysterious madman who prophesies a life of sorrow, danger, and eventual peace, setting the tone for his arduous journey toward redemption. Struggling through the mud and rain, Di Savelli eventually reaches the French court in Rome. There, he presents vital dispatches from the Cardinal, which coincidentally coincide with the capture of the Borgia, a major political victory for France. In the grand hall of the court, King Louis XII witnesses Di Savelli's valor and the truth of his character. The King, moved by Di Savelli's loyalty and the evidence of his innocence, restores his title and knighthood, declaring that France still needs such a man. The emotional core of the novel is Di Savelli's reunion with his wife, Angiola. Having endured the hardships of his fall, he returns to her with a scarred face. Angiola, a woman of deep love and fortitude, immediately forgives him, expressing that she would have welcomed wounds on her own face to share his suffering. The couple is soon married, and Di Savelli is granted the County of Fresnoy by the King and confirmed in his native lands by Pope Pius III. The novel concludes with a peaceful domestic life; Di Savelli and Angiola raise their son, Ugo, living in honor and fortune. Through themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and the resilience of the true knight, Yeats captures the spirit of romance, illustrating that honor is ultimately reclaimed not by force alone, but by the strength of character and the grace of loved ones.

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• Romance
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