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The Son of Clemenceau

CHAPTER VI
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They were kind to his young son; his friends made up a purse and sent him afar to be educated and reared in ignorance.

But the shadow of the guillotine is projected afar, and I saw its red finger point to the assassin's offspring.

I have found him.

If my hand is not too feeble to strike, it may anticipate yours." "I cannot measure swords with a felon's son!" muttered Von Sendlingen.
"But I shall not cease aching in the heart until he is in the shameful grave he imprudently snatched me from." "You are a man after my own liking," said the hag, chuckling.

"I can foresee that you will go far and perish in a blaze of glory! Listen! There are troublous times when an unscrupulous and ambitious soldier may make his mark and carve a good slice out of the great, rich cake called Europe.


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