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The Companions of Jehu

CHAPTER XXIII
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I live in the Rue Cherche-Midi, No.

11." "Will nothing be done to me ?" "Yes, you shall be made a corporal." "Good!" said the artilleryman; and he quickly handed over his uniform and horse to General Debel.
In the meantime, Bonaparte heard talking above him.

He raised his head and saw Joseph and Bernadotte at a window.
"Once more, general," he said to Bernadotte, "will you come with me ?" "No," said the latter, firmly.

Then, lowering his tone, he continued: "You told me just now to take care." "Yes." "Well, I say to you, take care." "Of what ?" "You are going to the Tuileries ?" "Of course." "The Tuileries are very near the Place de la Revolution." "Pooh!" retorted Bonaparte, "the guillotine has been moved to the Barriere du Trone." "Never mind.

The brewer Santerre still controls the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, and Santerre is Moulins' friend." "Santerre has been warned that at the first inimical movement he attempts I will have him shot.


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