IN THE REIGN OF TERROR
The Adventures of a Westminster Boy.

by G. A. Henty




PREFACE.


MY DEAR LADS,

This time only a few words are needed, for the story speaks for
itself. My object has been rather to tell you a tale of interest
than to impart historical knowledge, for the facts of the dreadful
time when "the terror" reigned supreme in France are well known to
all educated lads. I need only say that such historical allusions as
are necessary for the sequence of the story will be found correct,
except that the Noyades at Nantes did not take place until a somewhat
later period than is here assigned to them.

Yours sincerely,

G.A. HENTY.



CHAPTER I A Journey to France