Note 16 — A WIFE'S DUTY, (continued 3)
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On our way, the citoyen exclaimed, "O mon Dieu! le voilà lui-même!" 16 and we saw the dreaded Robespierre hastily approaching us. He desired to know what was the matter with that woman; and neither Juan nor Alice had recollection enough to reply; but our friend did instantly, taking off his cap as he spoke: "The poor woman, citoyen, was nearly crushed in the crowd, and but for me would have been trodden to death. Only see how she trembles still! She has not been able to speak a word yet."