Note 34 — Chapter V
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A party of poor Catalan traders (who are privileged to carry arms) were seized and led to execution. They were met in time by O’Farrill, who, with the French general Harispe, was endeavouring to quiet the city, and Harispe being made by his companion to understand the circumstances of the case, obtained their release. This general distinguished himself greatly during the war by his military talents, and it is an act of justice to relate in what manner he was employed during the dreadful scenes of the 2d of May.