THE QUEEN PEDAUQUE

ANATOLE FRANCE


Translated by JOS. A. V. STRITZKO


Introduction by JAMES BRANCH CABELL




I. Why I recount the singular Occurrences of my Life

II. My Home at the Queen Pedauque Cookshop--I turn the Spit and
learn to read--Entry of Abbe Jerome Coignard

III. The Story of the Abbe's Life

IV. The Pupil of M. Jerome Coignard--I receive Lessons in Latin,
Greek and Life

V. My Nineteenth Birthday--Its Celebration and the Entrance of
M. d'Asterac

VI. Arrival at the Castle of M. d'Asterac and Interview with the
Cabalist

VII. Dinner and Thoughts on Food