The History of France, Volume 4Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts, 1866 - France |
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Page 115 - D'Antin and D'O, and in a sharp manner, that told of vexation, and with a severe glance, suddenly thus addressed himself to M. du Maine : "You have wished it; but know that however great I may make you, and you may be in my lifetime, you are nothing after me; and it will be for you then to avail yourself of what I have done for you, if you can.
Page 399 - He moved an address to the king for the removal of the troops, and the formation of a civic CHAP, guard to preserve order.
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Page 586 - He"bert came forward with a story that Simon the cobbler declared that he had elicited from the little dauphin that his mother had depraved him. Marie Antoinette refused to answer, but when pressed, replied, " Nature refuses to answer such an accusation made against a mother. I appeal to all the mothers here ! " exclaimed the queen, turning round. A murmur of approbation arose even from that audience, which was at least sufficient to silence He"bert.
Page 401 - XXXYIIrThe people hastened thither, took those of Necker and the Duke of Orleans, who was said to have been arrested, and, crowning them with crape, bore them in procession through the streets.