He was suddenly discovering that in this hour of uncertainty he loved France.

He recognized it as his father's native land and the scene of the great Revolution.

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Although he had never mixed in political campaigns, he was a republican at heart, and had often ridiculed certain of his friends who adored kings and emperors, thinking it a great sign of distinction.
Argensola tried to cheer him up.
"Who knows?
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