In the Eye of a Storm
“ Christmas had come and gone bringing little cheer as Laneve waited for Rene’s return. Nearly six months had passed since his departure for Italy and her concerns for his safely were being felt by all.
Malande suddenly burst into the study with a joyous cry. ‘Laneve, at last, a courier has just left you a letter.’ Passing the letter to her Laneve tore it open, hoping to see Rene’s familiar writing.
Instead it carried the following brief message, with no signature.
On January 6, 1793 King Lou...is XVI of France was executed. The king remained quiet and regal with his hands tied behind him as he mounted the steps to the guillotine. A huge crowd was in attendance and when he suddenly turned to speak to them, a loud roll of the drums covered his voice. He was hurriedly laid down and within the following moment his severed head was held up before the people. How they cheered and shouted. He has been buried in a common grave like all the others, with his head placed between his legs.MoreLess
Malande suddenly burst into the study with a joyous cry. ‘Laneve, at last, a courier has just left you a letter.’ Passing the letter to her Laneve tore it open, hoping to see Rene’s familiar writing.
Instead it carried the following brief message, with no signature.
On January 6, 1793 King Lou...is XVI of France was executed. The king remained quiet and regal with his hands tied behind him as he mounted the steps to the guillotine. A huge crowd was in attendance and when he suddenly turned to speak to them, a loud roll of the drums covered his voice. He was hurriedly laid down and within the following moment his severed head was held up before the people. How they cheered and shouted. He has been buried in a common grave like all the others, with his head placed between his legs.MoreLess
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