. Life in the Tuileries under the second empire. sign his command in the Crimeainto the hands of Pelissier, without, on that occa-sion, showing a thought of selfishness, or the leasthesitation in his military obedience. Although thepitiless brutality of Pelissier could not be denied,it was allowed that his determined energy broughthim success in what he undertook, and gave himgreat influence over his men. In an engagement with the Arabs in Algeria,an unfortunate officer holding the rank of captainwas seized by panic, turned his horse, and fled tothe village where the troops were stationed. Of
. Life in the Tuileries under the second empire. sign his command in the Crimeainto the hands of Pelissier, without, on that occa-sion, showing a thought of selfishness, or the leasthesitation in his military obedience. Although thepitiless brutality of Pelissier could not be denied,it was allowed that his determined energy broughthim success in what he undertook, and gave himgreat influence over his men. In an engagement with the Arabs in Algeria,an unfortunate officer holding the rank of captainwas seized by panic, turned his horse, and fled tothe village where the troops were stationed. Of course a court-martial was appointed to judgethe case, which met with severe punishment; but,in the interval, Pelissier, who was then colonel,met the culprit (who had pleaded sudden illness)in the street, and stood before him, sternly eyinghim from head to foot in silence. At last the unfortunate man asked: Do youwant anything from me, colonel? In withering tones, with a marked emphasis onevery word, Pelissier answered: i In 1845 at
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