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# The Austrian Field Marshal, Diplomat and Writer Prince Charles-Joseph de Ligne, Returning from a Military Campaign, Asked His Wife Françoise Whether She Had Been Faithful to Him
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- Published: 2021-04-10T08:11:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T05:41:18.000Z
- Author: Alexandr Radayev
- Tags: NB!, Aristocracy, Mores, People, Humour

The Austrian field marshal, diplomat and writer Prince Charles-Joseph de Ligne, returning from a military campaign, asked his wife Françoise whether she had been faithful to him. "Often," replied his wife.