Note 50 — Chapter XX · THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. 1789 TO 1804.

“Spangles on the caps, On the toques, On the little bodices! Spangles On the soft hair-bands, On the large hats! Spangles On the black necklaces, On the white shoes! Spangles, Spangles on the ribbons, On the turbans. Nothing is to be seen Without spangles!”