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Paris capitulated.
France hailed the return of the descendants of Henri IV.; they reascended the throne so long filled by their ancestors, which the wisdom of an enlightened prince established on the empire of the laws. [A lady, connected with the establishment of St.Denis, told Madame Campan that Napoleon visited it during the Hundred Days, and that the pupils were so delighted to see him that they crowded round him, endeavouring to touch his clothes, and evincing the most extravagant joy.
The matron endeavoured to silence them; but Napoleon said, 'Let them alone; let them alone.
This may weaken the head, but it strengthens the heart.']" This moment, which diffused joy amongst the faithful servants of the royal family, and brought them the rewards of their devotion, proved to Madame Campan a period of bitter vexation.
The hatred of her enemies had revived.
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