Arnaud most have enjoy the life Guerre had, because he did not take the money and ran with it, but instead he started a life with his wife, Bertradne.īertrande, her sisters, and even some of village folks accepts the shorter and fatter Guerre as her husband, and would even have children together. At first the reader can assume he was into for Guerre inheritances. Also Arnaud was smart man with the ability to act or talk his way out of anything. He is describe as a drunkard, thief, and womanize. Regardless, he assumes the identity of Guerre and fits into his life seamlessly. He could’ve met Guerre in prison and gets him talking or heard about him during his own travels. This is where Arnaud du Tihl comes into the story with a motive from parts unknown. During his adventures he fights in Spanish and French war and loses his leg. He leaves goes south to Spain and does return for ten years. Martin Guerre will left his family because he feared being arrested for stealing grain from his father. Martin would father one son before he disappeared. The Guerre family arranging the marriage between Martin and Bertande. The story takes places in 16th century France. The story of Martin Guerre is not the first case of stolen identity, but it is one of few times that the real person was punish for it being stolen.
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