sentences:  A servant later alleged that, upon entering the duke's room to announce him the death of his wife, he found him washing his hands, and claimed that this was done to remove blood.A small blood stain was found inside a washing basin, and it was documented that Choiseul-Praslin's body displayed bitemarks and scratches.In previous years, the Choiseul-Praslin household had been the scene of violent confrontations between the duke and his wife.