White and Black: A Story of the Southern States ...Hurst and Blackett, 1862 - African Americans |
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Page 265 - Suddenly a carriage drove up to the door, and in a few moments the valet-de-chambre announced the grand-marshal. General Bertrand then filled that post. He is one of the most well-bred and kind-hearted of men. He advanced to the Duchess with all the respectful gallantry of a courtier of Versailles, and told her he had...
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