Proceedings in a cause lately depending before the Parliament of Paris, [electronic resource] : in the nature of a ravishment of ward: wherein Philip Journeaulx, Esq; guardian to Deodata and Elizabeth Roach (children of John Roach of London, Merchant, deceased, and formerly Major of Fort St. George) was appellant; and Richard Quane (late a Bankrupt in London, but now a Refugee at Paris) and others were defendants; For secreting and detaining the said Young Ladies in divers Convents from their Mother and Guardians in England, and for clandestinely marrying the Eldest (not Twelve Years old) to the said Quane's Son. Containing the arguments and Pleadings in Court (in Presence of the English Minister) of M. Gueau de Reverseaux, a Learned Advocate, and Counsellor of the Parliament, and of Mr. Journeaulx the Guardian, demanding Judgment for annulling the said Marriage, and Delivery of his Wards, as Subjects of the Crown of Great Britain: In which a great Principle of the Law of Nations was debated, Viz. To what Nation two Children belong that were born at Fort St. George in the East-Indies? Translated from the French originals sign'd by the said advocate and guardian. .