Plot:
Since he was a kid, Marquis Dé Montfort had an extreme dislike for one of his school mates named Rezenvelt that eventually results in a duel which De Montfort loses. Rezenvelt spares his life and demons flees in shame, turning his dislike into pure hatred. When Rezenvelt and Dé Montfort cross paths again Dé Montfort tries to lister to Jane(his sister)' s advice and control his emotions. But his hatred "colors" everything he sees. When he hears the rumors of the jealous Countess Freberg, stating that Jane and Rezenvelt are secretly together, his hatred over powers his common sence, leading to a murder and a tragic, guilt-ridden death.

Dé Montfort by Joanna Baillie