Rafael Sabatini wrote the historical book Scaramouche, which was first
released in 1921. Scaramouche is a romantic adventure novel that
chronicles the experiences of a young lawyer during the French
Revolution. "He was born with a gift of laughter and a feeling that the
world was insane," begins the three-part tale.The Marquis feared that
because of his oratory, the laity would turn against the clergy and
nobility. Even though he does not support the cause, Moreau swears to
exact revenge for the man's murder. He causes chaos in Nantes and Nantes
under the alias "Omnes Omnibus," inspiring the crowds with motivational
speeches.He develops a talent for writing and performing, which helps
his group go from struggling to prosperous. In self-defense, Moreau
shoots Binet when he attacks him after being ruined; Binet is injured,
and Moreau escapes.He joins the Estates-General after being persuaded by
his friends to do so, and he starts fighting the spadassinicides. He
turns the tables on them and engages in duels with everyone, killing or
gravely injuring them all. Due to Mme. de Plougastel's husband being a
counterrevolutionary, both she and Aline are in danger. Moreau discovers
that his godfather need travel authorizations in order to release these
two women from Paris. After obtaining the required travel
authorizations, he departs to give them to the women.
