[The History of a Crime by Victor Hugo]@TWC D-Link bookThe History of a Crime CHAPTER XII 14/50
They multiplied the copies, some Representatives became secretaries on the spur of the moment, and helped the official secretaries. This great hall was on a level with the landing.
It was situated, as we have said, on the first floor; it was reached by a very narrow staircase. We must recollect that nearly the whole of the members present were members of the Right. The first moment was a serious one.
Berryer came out to advantage. Berryer, like all those extemporizers without style, will only be remembered as a name, and a much disputed name, Berryer having been rather a special pleader than an orator who believed what he said.
On that day Berryer was to the point, logical and earnest.
They began by this cry, "What shall we do ?" "Draw up a declaration," said M.de Falloux.
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