Gaspard was known for his bravery, but his pride and disdain for others often put him in awkward situations. Gaspard dreamed of great fame and exploits, but one event changed his life forever. The parents of one young girl, impoverished aristocrats, got into terrible debts and wanted to marry their only daughter. When they saw the confident soldier, they decided that Gaspard would be the perfect husband for their daughter. The girl's parents, without asking her consent, offered Gaspard their daughter's hand. Perceiving this as a challenge, he agreed, confident that he could make her an obedient wife. He thought he could control her feelings the same way he controls a sword in battle-and so it turned out. The man often came home drunk, walked with other women and sometimes even beat his young wife.… This time he came back drunk and fell into the house, dropping ammunition on the way.:

Wife! Fool, put the food on! I want to eat to the point of stupefaction…