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Page 368 - Vote, then, freely as citizens; but, as soldiers, do not forget that passive obedience to the orders of the chief of the Government is the rigorous duty of the army, from the general down to the soldier. It is for me, who am responsible for my actions before the people and posterity, to adopt the measures most conducive to the public welfare.
Page 344 - the French Republic did not send an army to Rome to stifle Italian liberty there, but on the contrary to regulate it by preserving it against its own excesses, and to give it a solid...
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Page 240 - ... Legion of Honor, made his entry into the hall, followed by his counsel, M. Berryer, the celebrated legitimist leader. After the indictment had been read, the Prince, having asked permission to speak, read a somewhat lengthy declaration, which opened thus: " For the first time in my life, I am at last permitted to raise my voice in France and to speak freely to Frenchmen.
Page 367 - I have received from you. But if you believe that the cause of which my name is the symbol — that is to say, France regenerated by the Revolution of '89, and organized by the Emperor — is still your own, proclaim it by consecrating the powers which I ask from you.
Page 380 - France, risen from her defeats, mistress of herself, seems no longer to repudiate her own glory. Take back this eagle then, soldiers, not as a menace against foreigners, but as the symbol of our independence, as the souvenir of an heroic epoch, as the signet of nobility of each regiment. Take back these eagles, then, which have so often led our fathers to victory, and swear to die, if need be, to defend them.
Page 187 - ... you come to join me as late as possible. In leaving this world, I have but one regret: it is to leave you and your affectionate tenderness, — the greatest charm of my existence here. It will be a consolation to you, my dear child, to reflect that by your attentions you have rendered your mother as happy as it was possible for her, in her circumstances, to be. Think that a loving and a watchful eye still rests on the dear ones we leave behind, and that we shall surely meet again.