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The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard

by Sir Arthur Conan DOYLE (1859 - 1930)

08 - How the Brigadier Held the King, Part 2

The hero, Etienne Gerard, is a Hussar in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Gerard's most notable attribute is his vanity - he is utterly convinced that he is the bravest soldier, greatest swordsman, accomplished horseman and gallant lover in all France. Gerard is not entirely wrong since he displays notable bravery on many occasions, but his self-satisfaction undercuts this quite often. Obsessed with honour and glory, he is always ready with a stirring speech or a gallant remark to a lady. (Introduction from Wikipedia)

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Listen next episodes of The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard:
09 - How the Brigadier Held the King, Part 3 , 10 - How the King Held the Brigadier, Part 1 , 11 - How the King Held the Brigadier, Part 2 , 12 - How the King Held the Brigadier, Part 3 , 13 - How the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshall Millefleurs, Part 1 , 14 - How the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshall Millefleurs, Part 2 , 15 - How the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshall Millefleurs, Part 3 , 16 - How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom, Part 1 , 17 - How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom, Part 2 , 18 - How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom, Part 3 , 19 - How the Brigadier Won His Medal, Part 1 , 20 - How the Brigadier Won His Medal, Part 2 , 21 - How the Brigadier Won His Medal, Part 3 , 22 - How the Brigadier Was Tempted by the Devil, Part 1 , 23 - How the Brigadier Was Tempted by the Devil, Part 2 , 24 - How the Brigadier Was Tempted by the Devil, Part 3