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Uncle Bernac

CHAPTER IV
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'There is no doubt that Rule 13 of our confederation defines exactly what should be done in such a case.

Any responsibility must rest with the passers of Rule 13.' My heart had turned cold when this man with his poet's face supported the savage at my side.

But my hopes were raised again when the thin man, who had said little hitherto, though he had continued to stare at me very intently, began now to show some signs of alarm at the bloodthirsty proposals of his comrades.
'My dear Lucien,' said he, in a soothing voice, laying his hand upon the young man's arm, 'we philosophers and reasoners must have a respect for human life.

The tabernacle is not to be lightly violated.

We have frequently agreed that if it were not for the excesses of Marat--' 'I have every respect for your opinion, Charles,' the other interrupted.
'You will allow that I have always been a willing and obedient disciple.
But I again say that our personal safety is involved, and that, as far as I see, there is no middle course.


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