Having lost his virginity at the age of twelve , he then slept with his friends ' mistresses throughout his marriage .
Daudet was far from faithful , and was one of a generation of French literary syphilitics .
Having lost Daudet 's virginity at the age of twelve , Daudet then slept with his friends ' mistresses throughout his marriage .
Daudet was far from faithful , and was one of a generation of French literary syphilitics .