The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 1 - How Brigadier Gerard Lost His Ear, Part 1

In which the indomitable Brigadier Gerard recounts his time in Venice during the Grande Armée’s occupation, revealing his admiration for art and a poignant affection for a Venetian lady, Lucia. This narrative leads to a gripping episode wherein Gerard, overcome by treachery under the cover of night, finds himself seized and bound in the heart of the city’s labyrinthine canals.