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Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris

CHAPTER VII
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It was determined to send a deputation to the Government on the subject.

This move is important, as the Folies Bergeres is rather the rendezvous of the Moderate Republicans than of the Ultras.
A letter from Havre, dated October 4, has been received, in which it is stated that the ex-Emperor has issued an address to the nation.

I do not know what his chances of restoration are in the provinces, but here they are absolutely hopeless.

The Napoleonic legend was founded upon victories.

Since the name of Napoleon has been coupled with the capitulation of Sedan, it is loathed as much as it once was adulated.
Apart from his personal following, Napoleon III.


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