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Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris

CHAPTER III
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I was taking a cup of coffee this morning before a cafe, and I counted twenty-three beggars who asked me for money whilst I was sitting there.

We still derive much comfort from caricaturing Badinguet, William, and Bismarck.

The latest effort represents Badinguet and William as Robert Macaire and Bertrand.
Another represents Badinguet eating an eagle.

"Coquin," says William, "what are you doing with your eagle ?" "Eating it," replies Badinguet; "what else can I do with it ?" Little statuettes, too, of the "two friends," Badinguet and William, are in great request.

William, with an immense moustache, scowls at Badinguet, who humbly kneels before him.
M.Jules Favre, in reply to the English press deputation, sent last night to say that each correspondent must make a personal application to General Trochu.


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