Youth of Bouille

Nicolas spared no expense on his young protégé. Francois was educated in a Jesuit school which is still today school of high praise for their educational work. And Nicolas keept teaching Francois of the great familyheritage. Francois learned the stories by heart. He adored their military quests and success. This first impression or passion of his youth led his way for the rest of his life. He loved the glory. At the age of 14 Francois Claude de Bouille was ready to join the glorious ranks of his predessources as he started his military traning.During the day he joined the soldiers exercises with the men. He brave the heat of the day and went on long marches that left the troop fatigued. Despite the rigors of champ and he amid studied at night in his tent the way his fellow commentants lead their troops, he studied weapons and the rules of discipline and stories of courage. These Camps were a school where he learned obedience, duty, the use of command and how to fight. At age 15 Francois joined at camp under the command of the under the command of the command of the Duke of Randan Francois served as a cadet in the infantry regiment of the Prince de Rohan Rochefort He maneuvered into the ranks of grenadiers and later he spent eighteen months in the company of the Black Musketeers under the commanded of Count Montboissier. In 1756 he was appointed captain in the regiment of dragoons.