. Life in the Tuileries under the second empire. mained therefore under thecare of the Dukes son, Comte Robert de Tascher. The heat was so intense that I felt inclined toenvy the shade of the awning which protected theimperial party! The Emperor was before us, how-ever, motionless on his horse, in the glaring sun,of which we really had as little as possible. The whole scene was rather theatrical, but stir-ring and impressive in the greatest degree. Asthe regiments passed us, amidst the shouts of thespectators, the vacant places were left in the lines,showing the losses sustained—a sad sight. B
. Life in the Tuileries under the second empire. mained therefore under thecare of the Dukes son, Comte Robert de Tascher. The heat was so intense that I felt inclined toenvy the shade of the awning which protected theimperial party! The Emperor was before us, how-ever, motionless on his horse, in the glaring sun,of which we really had as little as possible. The whole scene was rather theatrical, but stir-ring and impressive in the greatest degree. Asthe regiments passed us, amidst the shouts of thespectators, the vacant places were left in the lines,showing the losses sustained—a sad sight. Butthe excitement was so great that everything wasforgotten in the enthusiasm of the present hour,as each regiment was greeted by name with loudcries and applause. As the flags passed, burnedand pierced by the shots received, every one feltelectrified. Suddenly a shout arose: Canrobert! Canrobert! And the Marshal appeared on a prancing horse,waving his sword with his usual rather theatricalair, while the cries of Vive Canrobert! rose •o >. > Z -o > O v, o = p >
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