Note 44 — Chapter VI · “ON AN ISLAND”
Theodora Davidson translation
The thrilling episode of Victor Hugo’s political adventures in 1851, by which his life was placed in jeopardy through his espousal of the cause of liberty and progress, is related by himself in L’Histoire d’un crime. He was forced to go into hiding in December for several days, and subsequently made his escape to Brussels in the disguise of a workman. Juliette had preceded him thither, to prepare a safe refuge for him.—Translator’s Note.