The Scarlet Pimpernel
by Emma Orczy
The question "Who is this man, this Red Stipine?" became increasingly meaningful to the rulers of the French Revolution. Only this man and his group of followers threatened their total power. Only this insanely elusive figure challenged the vast network of fanatics, informants, and secret agents that the Revolution had spread to capture its enemies. Some said that this man, with many disguises, infinite tricks and infinite courage, was a fired French nobleman who returned to take revenge. Others said he was an English lord who was looking for solid adventure and higher sport and playing the most dangerous game. But there was only one thing that those who were looking for him could be sure of. They knew very well the symbol of its existence, the blood-red flower known as the Red Acne.
