Wedged among the death notices of the Princesse de Montmorency and Mathew G. “Monk” Lewis, is the following announcement of a newly-wed husband’s demise:
“He had left his residence, early in the morning, to bathe in one of the machines, and got out of his depth. Every effort was made by his servant and some gentlemen present, but without effect.”
La Belle Assemblee, Vol. 18, September 1818
No word on the fate of his widow.
Death by bathing machine.
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There are tragedies, and then there are newlywed tragedies – how awful!
Although, my suspicious nature says do check the settlement contracts for the widow’s jointure.
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You have a point there. Thanks for commenting!
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