Hortense

alone can comprehend what was passing in my heart.

Examination of the captive.

\"At the lodge we met again. M. de Querelles, pressing my hand, said to me in a loud voice, 'Prince, notwithstanding our defeat, I am still proud of what we have done.' They subjected me to an interrogation. I was calm and resigned. My part was taken. The following questions were proposed to me:

\"'What has induced you to act as you have done?'


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alone can comprehend what was passing in my heart.

Examination of the captive.

\"At the lodge we met again. M. de Querelles, pressing my hand, said to me in a loud voice, 'Prince, notwithstanding our defeat, I am still proud of what we have done.' They subjected me to an interrogation. I was calm and resigned. My part was taken. The following questions were proposed to me:

\"'What has induced you to act as you have done?'


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