
3.18- The Flight to Varennes
Revolutions
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The Postmaster's Efforts to Stop the Royal Family From Showing Up
The flight to montmedi became known to history as the flight to varen which should more accurately be called the flight as far as varene, since it was never the intended destination. The revolution's currency bore a picture of louis and his big, prominent nose was a perfect match for that portly valet who just passed me by. An old servant who had once served at versailles recognized louis and instinctively dropped to one knee. Louis kind of carelessly tossed off, yes, i am your king. But dod let the burden of proof stay with your accusers, you know. I mean, don't confess just because some old man took a knee.
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