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Parisians, the — Volume 07 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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"I don't believe it," said Monnier, stoutly. "France cannot be so
hoodwinked by the priests."

"Take what I say for granted," resumed Lebeau, calmly. "On the 8th of
this month we shall know the amount of the majority--some millions of
French votes. I want Paris to separate itself from France, and declare
against those blundering millions. I want an _emeute_, or rather a
menacing demonstration--not a premature revolution, mind. You must avoid
bloodshed."

"It is easy to say that beforehand; but when a crowd of men once meets in
the streets of Paris--"

"It can do much by meeting, and cherishing resentment if the meeting be
dispersed by an armed force, which it would be waste of life to resist."

"We shall see when the time comes," said Monnier, with a fierce gleam in
his bold eyes.

"I tell you, all that is required at this moment is an evident protest of
the artisans of Paris against the votes of the 'rurals' of France. Do
you comprehend me?"

"I think so; if not, I obey. What we _ouvriers_ want is what we have not
got--a head to dictate action to us."

"See to this, then. Rouse the men you can command. I will take care
that you have plentiful aid from foreigners. We may trust to the
_confreres_ of our council to enlist Poles and Italians; Gaspard le Noy
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