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 | | There was not a moment to be lost; on the 25th, at night-fall, the 58th demi-brigade, led by Dufour, scaled the wall, and gained possession of the town, which is only separated from the fort by the stream of the Doria. |
 | | Every precaution had been taken for concealing the knowledge of this operation from the commandant of the fort; the road was covered with litter and dung, and the pieces, concealed under branches and straw, were drawn by the men with cords, in the most profound silence. |
 | | Perhaps, at this very moment, whole towns are thrown into commotion through your fault!" The councillor, quite confused, said nothing in reply; the first appeal was enough to establish the fact. |
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