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1       II| chateau was then closed, the president of the district took possession
2      XIV|    Courtornieu, who acted as president of the council, was nearly
3    XXVII|     the centre glittered the president’s chair, a superbly carved
4    XXVII|    the Duc de Sairmeuse, the president.~ ~Then, in a rough voice,
5    XXVII| sufficient,” interrupted the president.~ ~Then turning to Chanlouineau:~ ~“
6    XXVII|   words: “vae victis.”~ ~The president, the noble Duc de Sairmeuse,
7    XXVII|   hours. Futile efforts! The president’s proposition was adopted.~ ~