Guy de Maupassant Quote

At the end of a short time, once the first terror had subsided, calm was again restored. In many houses the Prussian officer ate at the same table with the family. He was often well-bred, and, out of politeness, expressed sympathy with France and repugnance at being compelled to take part in the war. This sentiment was received with gratitude; besides, his protection might be needful some day or other.


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At the end of a short time, once the first terror had subsided, calm was again restored. In many houses the Prussian officer ate at the same table...

At the end of a short time, once the first terror had subsided, calm was again restored. In many houses the Prussian officer ate at the same table...

At the end of a short time, once the first terror had subsided, calm was again restored. In many houses the Prussian officer ate at the same table...

At the end of a short time, once the first terror had subsided, calm was again restored. In many houses the Prussian officer ate at the same table...