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Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte

CHAPTER VIII
18/20

Part is already within the precincts; under the orders of General Lemoine.

The Government has it at present in its power to elevate public spirit; but everybody feels that it is necessary the Directory should be surrounded by tried and energetic Republicans.
Unfortunately a host of men, without talent and resources, already suppose that what has taken place has been done only in order to advance their interests.

Time is necessary to set all to rights.
The armies have regained consistency.

The soldiers of the interior are esteemed, or at least feared.

The emigrants fly, and the non-juring priests conceal themselves.


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