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126 ''the Swiss Guards, left. ' is standing, while ' rises, using his cane to support himself.'' of your muskets in the air! Messieurs, I think I ought to inform you that in spite of the precautions I have taken, there will be some surprises when the enemy makes its entrance. You know they are not a disciplined army. But if they show any lack of military manners, that is no excuse for our behaving likewise. And you, Swiss Guards, in the name of the King, I thank you for your obedience. You deserve more credit than the othersHe turns his back on the Pensioners and smiles a little. to you, we understand each otherThe Pensioners murmur approval.]

[phlegmaticatty is warA Pensioner whistles: "Où peut-on être mieux qu'au sein de sa famille?"]

[turning toward him, and, with a disdainful gesture need not trouble to show your glee! It's indecent, my friend.

, I couldn't help it.

, you are positively proud to be beaten!

[warmly are not beaten! They would never have taken the Bastille unless we had wished them toHis comrades murmur approval.]

you mean to say that it is we who have taken the BastileBastille [sic]?

is some truth in it.

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