archoness-archive-blog-deactiva:‘What a pity!’ said Combeferre. ‘What a hideous thing these butcheri
archoness-archive-blog-deactiva:‘What a pity!’ said Combeferre. ‘What a hideous thing these butcheries are! Come, when there are no more kings, there will be no more war. Enjolras, you are aiming at that sergeant, you are not looking at him. Just think that he is a charming young man; he is intrepid; you see that he is a thinker; these young artillery-men are well educated; he has a father, a mother, a family; he is in love, probably; he is at most twenty-five years old; he might be your brother.’‘He is,’ said Enjolras. ‘Yes,’ said Combeferre, ‘and mine also. Well, don’t let us kill him.’‘Let me alone. We must do what we must.’And a tear rolled slowly down Enjolras’ marble cheek. At the same time, he pressed the trigger of his carbine. -- source link
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