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Madariaga, a wealthy old cattle owner of
Argentina who despises his German son-in-law, lavishes all his affections on
Julio.
After Madariaga's death, the estate is divided
and all the family disperse to Europe: the von Hartrotts to Germany and the
Desnoyers to Paris. Julio buys a castle on the Marne and opens a
studio, where he entertains, paints pictures, and soon falls desperately in
love with Marguerite Laurier, youthful wife of a jurist.
War comes, Marguerite joins the Red Cross, and
her husband enlists. Finding him blinded, she determines to resist the
attentions of Julio.
Spurred on by the words of a stranger, who
invokes the Four Horsemen (War, Conquest, Famine, and Death) Julio enlists.
After distinguishing himself for bravery, he is killed in an exchange with
his cousin, an officer in the German Army. |
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