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The Trampling of the Lilies

CHAPTER VIII
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But you might say the same of General Dumouriez himself.
How many cities has he not sacked ?" "That is the way of war." "And so is this.

He makes war upon the enemies of France that dwell in cities, whilst I, in a smaller way, make war upon those that travel in coaches.

I confine myself to emigres--these damned aristocrats whom it is every good Frenchman's duty to aid in stamping out.

Over the frontiers they come with their jewels, their plate, and their money-chests.

To whom belongs this wealth?
To France.


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