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Burlesques

CHAPTER VII
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The remaining eight, into which the Princes of the blood of Orleans had thrown themselves, remained constant to Louis Philippe.

Nothing could induce that Prince to quit the Tuileries.

His money was there, and he swore he would remain by it.

In vain his sons offered to bring him into one of the forts--he would not stir without his treasure.

They said they would transport it thither; but no, no: the patriarchal monarch, putting his finger to his aged nose, and winking archly, said "he knew a trick worth two of that," and resolved to abide by his bags.
The theatres and cafes remained open as usual: the funds rose three centimes.


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