[The History of a Crime by Victor Hugo]@TWC D-Link bookThe History of a Crime CHAPTER XIV 13/23
Chambolle was able to press his son's hand through the bars. Suddenly a voice called out, "Oho! We are going to spend the night here." Mattresses were brought in, which were thrown on the tables, on the floor, anywhere. Fifty or sixty Representatives found resting-places on them.
The greater number remained on their benches.
Marc Dufraisse settled himself to pass the night on a footstool, leaning on a table.
Happy was the man who had a chair. Nevertheless, cordiality and gaiety did not cease to prevail.
"Make room for the 'Burgraves!'" said smilingly a venerable veteran of the Right.
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