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1 | above 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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