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2 8 | pale, straightened himself abruptly and, raising his arms to
3 24 | then, and promptly. I will accompany you to your house, Pommel,
4 35 | Lieutenant Picard, you advance to the windows of the mayor'
5 13 | obstinate peasant, taking advantage of the moment's silence,
6 61 | Old mayor deposed. Advise us what is most necessary.
7 41 | at the two extremities, affording an entrance to two schools,
8 | after
9 53 | away to luncheon. In the afternoon he disposed of offices all
10 | against
11 4 | had, however, been greatly agitated for a month over an encounter
12 4 | president of the Society of Agriculture and the Fire Department
13 53 | all about town, having the air of knowing of an impending
14 | almost
15 | along
16 | already
17 79 | Suddenly the commander grew angry. ~
18 70 | his enemy courteously and announced, almost strangled by emotion: "
19 65 | his duty. And he looked anxiously at the house of the mayoralty,
20 6 | Whenever the mayor happened to appear Commander Massarel, covered
21 71 | do not wish to have the appearance of serving the Republic
22 78 | He awaited applause. But there was no voice,
23 77 | young and radian Republic arises, picking up your broken
24 10 | Then he dropped into his armchair weak with emotion.~
25 19 | The three men arrived together. They were in their
26 32 | men of the militia were arriving little by little, variously
27 67 | said: "Go, quickly, and ask the apothecary to send me
28 50 | offered his devout services, asked for orders and signed his
29 22 | Torcheboeuf, beat the call to assemble the militia in arms, in
30 2 | Capmakers became colonels, assuming the duties of generals;
31 81 | in a kind of stupor from astonishment the commander called to
32 48 | lieutenant replied: "I'll attend to that myself." And he
33 45 | so placed by the proper authorities, and mayor of Canneville
34 77 | Destiny has called you the Avenge, Defeat and shame cling
35 78 | He awaited applause. But there was
36 56 | inhabitants stood around awaiting the solution. People from
37 44 | began: "Monsieur, you are aware of the great events which
38 80 | at the late monarch. The ball entered the forehead, leaving
39 68 | going to make a political banner, a white one, that would,
40 3 | tradesmen in uniform, resembled barracks or field hospitals.~
41 2 | turned warriors, commanding battalions of noisy volunteers and
42 28 | up in the church with the beadle and the porter."~
43 | because
44 | behind
45 58 | blushing and ready to weep from being stared at.~
46 22 | and get him to ring the bell to bring the people together,
47 11 | running to the door, he bellowed: "Celeste! Quick! Celeste!"~
48 3 | through virgin fields still belonging to the Prussians they shot
49 78 | no voice, no sound. The bewildered peasants remained silent.
50 | beyond
51 41 | the doctor like a flock of birds. He scarcely knew what to
52 71 | usurped the power." And, biting off each word, he declared: "
53 80 | overturned the chair with a blow of his fist and, resting
54 55 | force an entrance with a few blows of a pickax the loud voice
55 58 | and the girl returned, blushing and ready to weep from being
56 2 | displayed on large rotund bodies enveloped in red sashes;
57 12 | did he try to speak" "My boots, my saber -- my cartridge
58 | both
59 12 | my saber -- my cartridge box -- and -- the Spanish dagger
60 41 | flood of little creatures, boys on one side, girls on the
61 40 | The doctor, under his breath, muttered: "Cowards! " And
62 77 | arises, picking up your broken sword."~
63 69 | the required linen and a broom handle. With some pieces
64 80 | emptied his revolver. The brow of Napoleon disappeared
65 41 | within a few steps of the building the doors at the two extremities,
66 49 | surely in the right? An idea burst upon him. He ran to the
67 80 | in contact there with the butt end of his revolver under
68 3 | in military affairs. The cafes of the smallest villages,
69 15 | the professional sentiment calmed him suddenly, and he let
70 34 | quickly formed his plan of campaign.~
71 40 | expected to see a gun or a cannon pointed at him.~
72 4 | news of the army and the capital. It had, however, been greatly
73 2 | Capmakers became colonels, assuming
74 32 | clothed but all wearing caps, the cap constituting the
75 12 | My boots, my saber -- my cartridge box -- and -- the Spanish
76 66 | him dead all contest would cease, it would be at him and
77 56 | Another day dawned without any change in the situation. The militia
78 44 | great events which have changed the system of government.
79 41 | playing in the open space, chattering around the doctor like a
80 52 | Ex-Lieutenant Picard, chatting with the watchmaker, overheard
81 78 | mustaches extending beyond the cheeks on each side, the bust,
82 3 | they shot stray dogs, cows chewing the cud in peace or sick
83 4 | the district, venerable chief of the Masonic lodge, president
84 32 | guns, guns that had hung on chimney pieces in kitchens for thirty
85 44 | Under these sad but decisive circumstances I come to demand you, in
86 2 | enveloped in red sashes; common citizens turned warriors, commanding
87 48 | to a group of muttering civilians.~
88 77 | Avenge, Defeat and shame cling to you. You fall conquered,
89 55 | Night came on. Toward nine o'clock the doctor returned quietly
90 72 | around the corner, followed closely by his escort Then the doctor,
91 32 | little by little, variously clothed but all wearing caps, the
92 19 | They were in their working clothes. The commander, who had
93 2 | Capmakers became colonels, assuming the duties of
94 3 | formidable to the first comer, without reason. They even
95 44 | The side I represent now comes into power. Under these
96 2 | citizens turned warriors, commanding battalions of noisy volunteers
97 11 | explained that this sickness commenced with a feeling as if ants
98 37 | No, thanks! Execute your commissions yourself!"~
99 2 | enveloped in red sashes; common citizens turned warriors,
100 70 | emotion: "I have come, sir, to communicate to you the instructions
101 60 | Here is a communication which I have received from
102 14 | in his face: "Can you not comprehend that we are living in a
103 57 | that a part of the army was concealed there.~
104 77 | shame cling to you. You fall conquered, a prisoner to the Prussians,
105 32 | all wearing caps, the cap constituting the whole uniform of the
106 7 | the table, the doctor gave consultation to an old peasant couple.
107 80 | on his hip and to come in contact there with the butt end
108 66 | and as with him dead all contest would cease, it would be
109 72 | disappeared around the corner, followed closely by his
110 74 | ex-emperor, which is in the Council Hall, and bring it to me
111 63 | SAPIN, Counselor."~ ~
112 70 | Then he saluted his enemy courteously and announced, almost strangled
113 6 | appear Commander Massarel, covered with pistols, passing proudly
114 40 | under his breath, muttered: "Cowards! " And placing his sword
115 3 | Prussians they shot stray dogs, cows chewing the cud in peace
116 41 | opened, and a flood of little creatures, boys on one side, girls
117 30 | of the call to arms. He crossed the square with disciplined
118 57 | of the dispatches; then, crossing the square, intimidated
119 77 | and upon the ruins of the crumbling Empire the young and radian
120 3 | stray dogs, cows chewing the cud in peace or sick horses
121 13 | This seemed like some cysts that hurt me when I walked."~
122 12 | box -- and -- the Spanish dagger which is on my night table.
123 2 | generals; revolvers and daggers were displayed on large
124 50 | situation fully; told of the danger run by the commonwealth
125 56 | Another day dawned without any change in the
126 83 | patients, who had returned at daybreak, obstinate but patient.~
127 66 | his men; and as with him dead all contest would cease,
128 31 | Long live the Republic! Death to traitors!" Then he fell
129 56 | or another. He had just decided that it must be something
130 22 | depends upon promptness of decision. You, Picard, go and find
131 44 | power. Under these sad but decisive circumstances I come to
132 71 | biting off each word, he declared: "I do not wish to have
133 77 | has called you the Avenge, Defeat and shame cling to you.
134 5 | sixty-three men to volunteer in defense of their country -- married
135 6 | doubt heard in it menace and defiance and perhaps some odious
136 80 | people and bring about a definite victory in opinion? His
137 47 | disgrace of the army. I shall degrade you."~
138 20 | proclaimed. My position is delicate, not to say perilous."~
139 44 | circumstances I come to demand you, in the name of the
140 4 | Agriculture and the Fire Department and organizer of the rural
141 22 | other times. Everything depends upon promptness of decision.
142 61 | Old mayor deposed. Advise us what is most
143 4 | organizer of the rural militia designed to save the country.~
144 77 | country groans under your feet Destiny has called you the Avenge,
145 50 | monarchistic mayor, offered his devout services, asked for orders
146 49 | Republican Subprefect of Dieppe."~
147 18 | prepared to surmount the difficulties of the situation.~
148 57 | She went directly to the commander and gave
149 56 | the little servant of the directress appeared, holding in her
150 1 | Paris had just heard of the disaster of Sedan. The Republic was
151 38 | you to go in the name of discipline," said he.~
152 30 | crossed the square with disciplined step and then disappeared
153 34 | collected, talked over and discussed the matter the doctor quickly
154 47 | you are -- a goose, the disgrace of the army. I shall degrade
155 72 | Then the doctor, slightly dismayed, returned to the crowd.
156 60 | government." And, raising the dispatch, he read:~
157 2 | revolvers and daggers were displayed on large rotund bodies enveloped
158 53 | luncheon. In the afternoon he disposed of offices all about town,
159 31 | advanced alone to the middle distance between the two buildings
160 4 | Republican party in the district, venerable chief of the
161 6 | And this, they noticed, disturbed the little viscount, who
162 3 | Prussians they shot stray dogs, cows chewing the cud in
163 6 | little viscount, who no doubt heard in it menace and defiance
164 50 | returned to his army corps and, drawing ten francs out of his pocket,
165 5 | merchants of the town. These he drilled every morning in front of
166 51 | friends, go and eat and drink a little something. Only
167 10 | Then he dropped into his armchair weak with
168 77 | do you fall! Fall in the dust and in the mire. expiring
169 2 | became colonels, assuming the duties of generals; revolvers and
170 65 | not only his right but his duty. And he looked anxiously
171 51 | Now, my friends, go and eat and drink a little something.
172 80 | nothing more. There was no effect. Then he fired a second
173 74 | make a grand impression, electrify this placid country and
174 2 | swearing like troopers to emphasize their importance.~
175 80 | then, without stopping, he emptied his revolver. The brow of
176 53 | believed the two buildings empty.~
177 4 | agitated for a month over an encounter between the rival political
178 56 | that it must be something energetic when the door of the telegraph
179 | enough
180 81 | Still no enthusiasm was manifest, and as the
181 2 | displayed on large rotund bodies enveloped in red sashes; common citizens
182 17 | While equipping himself from head to foot
183 72 | followed closely by his escort Then the doctor, slightly
184 44 | you are aware of the great events which have changed the system
185 | every
186 1 | time of the commonwealth. Everybody was playing at soldier from
187 | Everything
188 74 | and gee the bust of the ex-emperor, which is in the Council
189 52 | Ex-Lieutenant Picard, chatting with the
190 8 | to heaven in a gesture of exaltation, cried out with all his
191 3 | handling guns with a system excited a people who hitherto had
192 4 | Canneville did not yet know the exciting news of the army and the
193 11 | down his legs the doctor exclaimed: "Hold your peace. I have
194 37 | you know that. No, thanks! Execute your commissions yourself!"~
195 3 | without reason. They even executed a few innocent people to
196 44 | you represent no longer exists. The side I represent now
197 77 | the dust and in the mire. expiring country groans under your
198 46 | to his troops. But before explaining anything, measuring Lieutenant
199 84 | man immediately began his explanation: "This began by a feeling
200 50 | He exposed the situation fully; told
201 78 | with its pointed mustaches extending beyond the cheeks on each
202 41 | building the doors at the two extremities, affording an entrance to
203 40 | with measured step, his eye fixed on the windows as
204 21 | minutes before the astonished faces of his subordinates and
205 5 | married men, fathers of families, prudent farmers and merchants
206 22 | the square, from even as far as the hamlets of Gerisaie
207 5 | fathers of families, prudent farmers and merchants of the town.
208 5 | country -- married men, fathers of families, prudent farmers
209 71 | that it is not because of fear or in obedience to an odious
210 39 | I am not spoiling my features without knowing why," the
211 54 | somewhere. They did not feel sure of the revenue of a
212 37 | make a target of me! Those fellows in there are good shots,
213 3 | uniform, resembled barracks or field hospitals.~
214 3 | in roaming through virgin fields still belonging to the Prussians
215 7 | On the morning of the fifth of September, in uniform,
216 22 | decision. You, Picard, go and find the curate and get him to
217 80 | the eyes, the nose and the fine points of the mustaches
218 4 | Society of Agriculture and the Fire Department and organizer
219 80 | chair with a blow of his fist and, resting a foot on the
220 25 | Five minutes later the commander
221 41 | around the doctor like a flock of birds. He scarcely knew
222 41 | two schools, opened, and a flood of little creatures, boys
223 50 | orders and signed his name, following it up with all his titles.
224 55 | And as he was trying to force an entrance with a few blows
225 80 | monarch. The ball entered the forehead, leaving a little black
226 27 | We are forestalled," murmured the doctor; "
227 4 | adversary in the great, sanguine form of Dr Massarel, head of
228 34 | matter the doctor quickly formed his plan of campaign.~
229 3 | and measures and made them formidable to the first comer, without
230 26 | slapped, half stupefied, the four men entered the mayor's
231 50 | army corps and, drawing ten francs out of his pocket, said:~
232 12 | The frightened maid hastened in. He stuttered,
233 3 | of the smallest villages, full of tradesmen in uniform,
234 50 | He exposed the situation fully; told of the danger run
235 | further
236 45 | and there I shall stay. Furthermore, just try to put me out."
237 30 | suddenly appeared, beating with fury the three quick strokes
238 25 | de Varnetot, with hunting gaiters on and his rifle on his
239 74 | said "Lieutenant, go and gee the bust of the ex-emperor,
240 2 | assuming the duties of generals; revolvers and daggers were
241 71 | That gentleman, without any salutation
242 57 | mincing steps, she rapped gently at the door of the barricaded
243 22 | as far as the hamlets of Gerisaie and Salmare. You, Pommel,
244 8 | his arms to heaven in a gesture of exaltation, cried out
245 58 | received the message, and the girl returned, blushing and ready
246 41 | creatures, boys on one side, girls on the other, poured out
247 74 | at him with eyes unlit by glory. In his turn he looked at
248 55 | demanded suddenly: "Who goes there?" M. Massarel beat
249 18 | Quick!" And when Celeste was gone he collected his thoughts
250 47 | a numskull, you are -- a goose, the disgrace of the army.
251 54 | reopened their shops and stood gossiping on the steps. If the Emperor
252 74 | some wore that could make a grand impression, electrify this
253 42 | out the doors closed. The greater part of the little monkeys
254 4 | capital. It had, however, been greatly agitated for a month over
255 25 | followed by three guards in green jackets, each carrying a
256 77 | the mire. expiring country groans under your feet Destiny
257 31 | closed their shops. The grocery alone remained open.~
258 78 | so motionless and well groomed as to be fit for a hairdresser'
259 76 | chair, placed it on the ground, put the white image upon
260 55 | pickax the loud voice of a guard demanded suddenly: "Who
261 7 | up a physician together, guided by the postman when he should
262 78 | groomed as to be fit for a hairdresser's sign, seemed to be looking
263 26 | While the doctor slapped, half stupefied, the four men
264 22 | from even as far as the hamlets of Gerisaie and Salmare.
265 69 | required linen and a broom handle. With some pieces of string
266 3 | people who hitherto had only handled scales and measures and
267 3 | fact of bearing arms and handling guns with a system excited
268 65 | won't go out, your paper hasn't a leg to stand on." The
269 53 | offices all about town, having the air of knowing of an
270 22 | necessary to act, not to hesitate. Minutes now are worth hours
271 49 | Then the doctor hesitated. What should he do? Make
272 80 | happened to rest on his hip and to come in contact there
273 14 | seizing him by the neck, he hissed in his face: "Can you not
274 3 | system excited a people who hitherto had only handled scales
275 45 | superiors. As mayor, I am at home in the mairie, and there
276 82 | You may now go to your homes." And he went toward his
277 65 | house of the mayoralty, hoping that he might see the door
278 3 | the cud in peace or sick horses put out to pasture. Each
279 3 | resembled barracks or field hospitals.~
280 27 | done for a quarter of an hour."~
281 30 | upon the steps of their houses, the rolling of a drum was
282 | however
283 32 | rusty guns, guns that had hung on chimney pieces in kitchens
284 7 | so that they might go and hunt up a physician together,
285 25 | Viscount de Varnetot, with hunting gaiters on and his rifle
286 68 | The lieutenant hurried off. The doctor was going
287 49 | other side of the square and hurriedly sent three dispatches: "
288 12 | which is on my night table. Hurry now!"~
289 13 | seemed like some cysts that hurt me when I walked."~
290 7 | old peasant couple. The husband had suffered with a varicose
291 57 | the barricaded house as if ignorant that a part of the army
292 75 | right shoulder Napoleon II in plaster and holding in
293 76 | the ground, put the white image upon it, fell back a few
294 53 | the air of knowing of an impending surprise. Many times he
295 2 | troopers to emphasize their importance.~
296 74 | that could make a grand impression, electrify this placid country
297 69 | some pieces of string they improvised a standard, which Massarel
298 65 | to be done? The crowd was increasing, surrounding the militia.
299 73 | are free! You are free and independent! Do you understand? Be proud
300 74 | them, indignant at their indifference, seeking for some wore that
301 74 | turn he looked at them, indignant at their indifference, seeking
302 5 | In two weeks he had induced sixty-three men to volunteer
303 78 | a plaster smile, a smile ineffaceable and mocking.~
304 40 | Men of influence, in a group near by, were
305 3 | They even executed a few innocent people to prove that they
306 70 | threshold. The doctor recoiled instinctively. Then he saluted his enemy
307 80 | of the mustaches remained intact. Then, exasperated, the
308 57 | then, crossing the square, intimidated by so many eyes fixed upon
309 22 | uniform at once, that is, the jacket and cap. We, together, are
310 25 | by three guards in green jackets, each carrying a knife at
311 64 | His heart was beating with joy. His hand trembled, when
312 3 | prove that they knew how to kill, and in roaming through
313 81 | spectators seemed to be in a kind of stupor from astonishment
314 32 | hung on chimney pieces in kitchens for thirty years, and looked
315 25 | jackets, each carrying a knife at his side and a gun over
316 2 | daggers were displayed on large rotund bodies enveloped
317 | last
318 1 | panting from a madness that lasted until the time of the commonwealth.
319 80 | taking aim, fired at the late monarch. The ball entered
320 65 | surrounding the militia. Some laughed.~
321 40 | group near by, were heard laughing. One of them called out: "
322 30 | then disappeared on a road leading to the country.~
323 51 | a little something. Only leave here a detachment of ten
324 51 | ten men, so that no one leaves the mayor's house."~
325 80 | ball entered the forehead, leaving a little black hole like
326 75 | plaster and holding in his left hand a straw-bottomed chair.~
327 65 | out, your paper hasn't a leg to stand on." The doctor
328 68 | rejoice the heart of that old legitimist, the mayor.~
329 72 | Republic triumphs all along the line!"~
330 69 | returned with the required linen and a broom handle. With
331 74 | The listless villagers looked at him
332 14 | not comprehend that we are living in a republic, stupid;"~
333 48 | The lieutenant replied: "I'll attend to that myself."
334 4 | venerable chief of the Masonic lodge, president of the Society
335 44 | The party you represent no longer exists. The side I represent
336 56 | neighboring villages came to look on. Finally the doctor,
337 78 | hairdresser's sign, seemed to be looking at M. Massarel with a plaster
338 49 | Republican Prefect of the Lower Seine at Rouen"; "To the
339 57 | eyes fixed upon her, with lowered head and mincing steps,
340 53 | no reply but went away to luncheon. In the afternoon he disposed
341 31 | roared at the top of his lungs: "Long live the Republic!
342 1 | France was panting from a madness that lasted until the time
343 33 | Then, turning toward his major, he said: "Now we must act."~
344 81 | Still no enthusiasm was manifest, and as the spectators seemed
345 73 | But no emotion was manifested. The doctor tried again. "
346 66 | make an assault, he must march at the head of his men;
347 5 | defense of their country -- married men, fathers of families,
348 36 | lieutenant was a master mason and refused.~
349 4 | venerable chief of the Masonic lodge, president of the
350 36 | But the lieutenant was a master mason and refused.~
351 34 | talked over and discussed the matter the doctor quickly formed
352 82 | You may now go to your homes." And
353 | Meanwhile
354 40 | soldier, he advanced with measured step, his eye fixed on the
355 3 | only handled scales and measures and made them formidable
356 46 | before explaining anything, measuring Lieutenant Picard from head
357 49 | three dispatches: "To the Members of the Republican Government
358 6 | who no doubt heard in it menace and defiance and perhaps
359 5 | families, prudent farmers and merchants of the town. These he drilled
360 58 | hand of a man received the message, and the girl returned,
361 76 | Massarel met him, took the chair, placed
362 31 | sword, advanced alone to the middle distance between the two
363 3 | to play a great role in military affairs. The cafes of the
364 81 | commander called to the militiamen:~
365 57 | her, with lowered head and mincing steps, she rapped gently
366 77 | Fall in the dust and in the mire. expiring country groans
367 74 | country and make good his mission. The inspiration came, and
368 78 | a smile ineffaceable and mocking.~
369 80 | taking aim, fired at the late monarch. The ball entered the forehead,
370 50 | remaining in the hands of the monarchistic mayor, offered his devout
371 42 | greater part of the little monkeys finally scattered, and then
372 4 | been greatly agitated for a month over an encounter between
373 | most
374 78 | each side, the bust, so motionless and well groomed as to be
375 80 | What was there that would move this people and bring about
376 | much
377 27 | We are forestalled," murmured the doctor; "it will be
378 29 | the mairie, the church, mute and black, showed its great
379 40 | doctor, under his breath, muttered: "Cowards! " And placing
380 48 | went over to a group of muttering civilians.~
381 | myself
382 67 | apothecary to send me a napkin and a pole." ~
383 14 | Then, seizing him by the neck, he hissed in his face: "
384 4 | not yet know the exciting news of the army and the capital.
385 7 | he should come with the newspaper.~
386 | nine
387 2 | commanding battalions of noisy volunteers and swearing
388 80 | powder, but the eyes, the nose and the fine points of the
389 30 | puzzled inhabitants put their noses out of the windows or came
390 6 | country!" And this, they noticed, disturbed the little viscount,
391 53 | and of the church without noticing anything suspicious; one
392 47 | You are a numskull, you are -- a goose, the
393 55 | Night came on. Toward nine o'clock the doctor returned
394 29 | black, showed its great oak door with the wrought-iron
395 71 | not because of fear or in obedience to an odious government
396 56 | situation. The militia in arms occupied the square. The inhabitants
397 50 | the monarchistic mayor, offered his devout services, asked
398 31 | Then he fell back where his officers were. The butcher, the baker
399 53 | afternoon he disposed of offices all about town, having the
400 14 | you had washed your feet oftener, it would not have happened."
401 | once
402 80 | about a definite victory in opinion? His hand happened to rest
403 52 | go out, there will be an opportunity for you to go in. Otherwise
404 29 | other side of the square, opposite the white closed front of
405 4 | the Fire Department and organizer of the rural militia designed
406 | others
407 | Otherwise
408 | our
409 44 | authority vested in you by the outgoing power."~
410 52 | chatting with the watchmaker, overheard this. With a sneer he remarked: "
411 80 | exasperated, the doctor overturned the chair with a blow of
412 | own
413 72 | walking off at a rapid pace, disappeared around the
414 1 | proclaimed. All France was panting from a madness that lasted
415 65 | there won't go out, your paper hasn't a leg to stand on."
416 56 | holding in her hand two papers.~
417 52 | With a sneer he remarked: "Pardon me, but if they go out,
418 4 | between the rival political parties. The mayor, Viscount de
419 53 | surprise. Many times he passed before the doors of the
420 6 | Massarel, covered with pistols, passing proudly up and down in front
421 3 | or sick horses put out to pasture. Each believed himself called
422 83 | daybreak, obstinate but patient.~
423 78 | no sound. The bewildered peasants remained silent. And the
424 20 | is delicate, not to say perilous."~
425 80 | shouted: "So let all tyrants perish!"~
426 55 | to the mayor's residence, persuaded that his adversary had retired.
427 55 | entrance with a few blows of a pickax the loud voice of a guard
428 77 | radian Republic arises, picking up your broken sword."~
429 80 | would come. But he drew his pistol, advanced two steps and,
430 6 | Commander Massarel, covered with pistols, passing proudly up and
431 74 | impression, electrify this placid country and make good his
432 40 | muttered: "Cowards! " And placing his sword and his revolver
433 34 | doctor quickly formed his plan of campaign.~
434 3 | believed himself called upon to play a great role in military
435 59 | A little silence, if you please." And after the populace
436 50 | drawing ten francs out of his pocket, said:~
437 80 | eyes, the nose and the fine points of the mustaches remained
438 67 | to send me a napkin and a pole." ~
439 59 | you please." And after the populace became quiet he continued
440 28 | with the beadle and the porter."~
441 22 | together, are going to take possession of the mairie and summon
442 7 | together, guided by the postman when he should come with
443 41 | side, girls on the other, poured out and began playing in
444 80 | Napoleon disappeared in white powder, but the eyes, the nose
445 4 | rising up against him a powerful adversary in the great,
446 49 | To the New Republican Prefect of the Lower Seine at Rouen"; "
447 18 | collected his thoughts and prepared to surmount the difficulties
448 4 | chief of the Masonic lodge, president of the Society of Agriculture
449 15 | But the professional sentiment calmed him suddenly,
450 24 | Act, then, and promptly. I will accompany you to
451 22 | Everything depends upon promptness of decision. You, Picard,
452 73 | independent! Do you understand? Be proud of it!"~
453 3 | a few innocent people to prove that they knew how to kill,
454 5 | men, fathers of families, prudent farmers and merchants of
455 82 | great strides, as if he were pursued.~
456 30 | Then, as the puzzled inhabitants put their noses
457 27 | nothing can be done for a quarter of an hour."~
458 59 | after the populace became quiet he continued proudly:~
459 55 | clock the doctor returned quietly and alone to the mayor's
460 32 | thirty years, and looked quite like a detachment of country
461 77 | crumbling Empire the young and radian Republic arises, picking
462 49 | idea burst upon him. He ran to the telegraph office
463 72 | Varnetot, walking off at a rapid pace, disappeared around
464 57 | head and mincing steps, she rapped gently at the door of the
465 60 | raising the dispatch, he read:~
466 58 | girl returned, blushing and ready to weep from being stared
467 56 | on. Finally the doctor, realizing that his reputation was
468 75 | And soon the man reappears, carrying on his right shoulder
469 3 | the first comer, without reason. They even executed a few
470 70 | the threshold. The doctor recoiled instinctively. Then he saluted
471 6 | and perhaps some odious recollection of the great Revolution.~
472 21 | He reflected for some minutes before
473 36 | lieutenant was a master mason and refused.~
474 28 | Picard appeared. "The curate refuses to obey," said he; "he has
475 27 | necessary now to wait for reinforcements; nothing can be done for
476 68 | one, that would, perhaps, rejoice the heart of that old legitimist,
477 45 | mayor of Canneville I shall remain until the title is revoked
478 80 | and, resting a foot on the remainder of the bust in a position
479 50 | by the commonwealth from remaining in the hands of the monarchistic
480 52 | overheard this. With a sneer he remarked: "Pardon me, but if they
481 66 | good, very good! Picard had reminded him of that.~
482 54 | baker and the apothecary reopened their shops and stood gossiping
483 15 | couple out of the house, repeating all the time:~
484 45 | the title is revoked and replaced by an order from my superiors.
485 56 | doctor, realizing that his reputation was at stake, resolved to
486 69 | Pommel returned with the required linen and a broom handle.
487 3 | of tradesmen in uniform, resembled barracks or field hospitals.~
488 55 | and alone to the mayor's residence, persuaded that his adversary
489 56 | reputation was at stake, resolved to settle the thing in one
490 80 | opinion? His hand happened to rest on his hip and to come in
491 80 | a blow of his fist and, resting a foot on the remainder
492 55 | persuaded that his adversary had retired. And as he was trying to
493 55 | there?" M. Massarel beat a retreat at the top of his speed.~
494 54 | did not feel sure of the revenue of a new republic.~
495 45 | remain until the title is revoked and replaced by an order
496 6 | recollection of the great Revolution.~
497 2 | the duties of generals; revolvers and daggers were displayed
498 25 | hunting gaiters on and his rifle on his shoulder, appeared
499 22 | the curate and get him to ring the bell to bring the people
500 4 | especially since he saw rising up against him a powerful
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