The things we do!

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[21] Moniteur, X. 132. Speech by M. Labergerie, November 8, 1791.
[22] At Montauban, in the intendant's salon, the ladies of the place
spoke patois only, the grandmother of the gentleman who has informed
me of this fact did not understand any other language.
[23] Moniteur, V.163, sitting of July 18, 1791. Speech by M.
Lecoulteux, reporter.
[24] Moniteur, XI. 283, sitting of February 2, 1792. Speech by
Cambon: "They go away thinking that they understand what is
explained to them, but return the following day to obtain fresh
explanations. The attorneys refuse to give the municipalities any
assistance, stating that they know nothing about these matters."
[25] The same may happen when a subordinate is promoted to be placed
in charge of his or her former equals and colleagues. This is why
it is often preferably to transfer someone who is recognized as
being of superior talent whenever a promotions is to take place. (SR.)
[26] Law of May 11-15, 1791.
[27] Minutes of the meeting of the Electoral Assembly of the
Department of Indre-et-Loire (1791, printed).


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