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Saint Bartholomew’s Eve

CHAPTER 20: The Tocsin
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The doctor hopes that, in a week, the Admiral will be well enough to be moved in a litter; and we shall all accompany him." "A week is a long time, father.

So much may happen in a week." "There is no fear of anything happening, Claire.

You must not let this sad business affect your nerves.

The anger of the king is so great that you may be sure none will attempt to repeat this stroke.
"What think you, Monsieur de Laville ?" "I agree with you altogether, count." "And you, Monsieur Philip ?" "I see no cause for fear, count; and yet, I feel sure that it would be well to take every precaution.

I acknowledge that I have no grounds whatever for my fear.


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