Episodes

  • The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 14

    The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 14
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the narrator, confined and cut off from news, learns through the jailer Voban of the tangled intrigues, rivalries, and high-stakes gambles among the powerful figures of New France, revealing a colony beset by personal enmities and facades of loyalty. The account culminates in a vivid, tension-filled evening at the Intendance, where simmering resentments and veiled threats mark the fragile balance of authority, leaving the narrator to contemplate the ominous implications of these unfolding dramas.
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    45 mins
  • The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 13

    The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 13
    Sep 19 2026
    In which the narrator describes the comforts and new orders within his prison cell, and Alixe courageously recounts the delicate intrigues and speeches at the Chateau, revealing her strength and resolve amidst the tension of impending fate. Their meeting is marked by tender moments and guarded confidences, as Alixe pledges her loyalty and courage to the narrator with a sweetness tempered by the gravity of their plight.
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    31 mins
  • The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 12

    The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 12
    Sep 16 2026
    In which the narrator embarks on a fraught breakfast with the enigmatic and complex Doltaire amidst the snowy bustle of Quebec, revealing the tangled loyalties and peculiar codes of honour that govern their uneasy acquaintance. The morning unfolds within the historic Intendance, where sharp wit, veiled threats, and an unexpected act of violence illuminate the precarious dance between friends and foes in a world poised on the brink of shifting power.
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    37 mins
  • The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 11

    The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 11
    Sep 13 2026
    In which the narrator, confined and brooding in a cold dungeon, contemplates the looming shadow of Doltaire over the woman he loves, wrestling with fear and jealousy amidst the harsh realities of his captivity and impending fate. A tense morning unfolds with the arrival of Doltaire, whose unexpected intervention delays the narrator’s execution and ushers in a moment of uneasy civility amid the encircling gloom.
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    24 mins
  • The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 10

    The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 10
    Sep 10 2026
    In which the prisoner endures bleak confinement, yet receives clandestine solace through Alixe’s daring visit disguised as a marine officer, revealing the tender yet troubled bonds that sustain him. Amidst the weighty shadows of loyalty, honour, and looming fate, poignant conversations unfold that illuminate the delicate intertwining of love and duty within the citadel’s cold embrace.
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    38 mins
  • The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 9

    The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 9
    Sep 7 2026
    In which the captive Captain Moray endures a year of harsh imprisonment with a determined spirit, receives a letter from the faithful Alixe revealing her delicate machinations for his release, and is then subjected to a humiliating public procession before facing a grave trial punctuated by unexpected gestures amid his stern judges. The stark scenes unfold within the somber fortress walls and amidst the cold reverberations of war, where honour and enmity are intertwined with moments of unexpected humanity and resilience.
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    27 mins
  • The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 8

    The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 8
    Sep 4 2026
    In which a captive man, imprisoned and starved for a year, is told he must perform a humiliating spectacle before a trial, yet faces this fate with a mix of gallows humour and quiet dignity. As he is given meat, wine, and a rare pipe of tobacco, he savours these small comforts with a wistful heart, mindful of the harsh November chill that surrounds his underground cell.
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    7 mins
  • The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 7

    The Seats of the Mighty Chapter 7
    Sep 1 2026
    In which the narrator endures a long and solitary captivity, finding small comforts in the presence of a mouse and memories of a hawk’s liberation shared with Alixe, whose gentle philosophy and spirited nature are illuminated through her candid and thoughtful letter. This epistle reveals a delicate portrait of life in Quebec, marked by political tension, personal reflection, and the tender bonds of friendship amidst uncertain times.
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    17 mins