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In the Allier eleven members of one family alone, the Préveraud family
of Donjon, were struck down, one by the penalty of death, the others by
banishment and transportation.
A wine-seller of the Batignolles, named Brisadoux, was transported to
Cayenne for this line in his deed of accusation: his shop is frequented
by Socialists.
Here is a dialogue, word for word, and taken from life, between a
colonel and his convicted prisoner:--
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You are condemned."
Indeed! Why?"
In truth I do not exactly know myself. Examine your conscience. Think
what you have done."
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I?"
Yes, you."
How I?"
You must have done something."
No. I have done nothing. I have not even done my duty. I ought to have
taken my gun, gone down into the street, harangued the people, raised
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