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Burlesques

CHAPTER IV
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Let him join us! We will march together against that perfidious enemy.
"But, Soldiers! intoxication dimmed the laurels of yesterday's glorious day! Let us drink no more of the fascinating liquors of our native Champagne.

Let us remember Hannibal and Capua; and, before we plunge into dissipation, that we have Rome still to conquer! "Soldiers! Seltzer-water is good after too much drink.

Wait awhile, and your Emperor will lead you into a Seltzer-water country.

Frenchmen! it lies BEYOND THE RHINE!" Deafening shouts of "Vive l'Empereur!" saluted this allusion of the Prince, and the army knew that their natural boundary should be restored to them.

The compliments to the gallantry of the Prince of Joinville likewise won all hearts, and immensely advanced the Prince's cause.


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