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Symbol and satire in the French Revolution (1912)

Henderson, Ernest F. (Ernest Flagg), 1861-1928 · New York, London, G.P. Putnam's Sons · leaf 136

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d of the tables. Some one, a National Guarddoubtless, had suggested playing the inevitableWhere is one better off than in the bosom of onesfamily? but the bandmaster had refused and had,instead, struck up the tune of Blondels song inGretrys Richard Lion-hearted: O Richard, ohmy king, the universe… … Plate 45. A cartoon showing Chabroud endeavouring to clear the DuedOrleans of complicity in the events of October 6, 1789. Never in history did the playing of a refrain havesuch consequences! Not only was the episodemade the most of at the time but it was treasuredup for the trials for treason both…

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