The country will remember this famous case for a long time to come. Concern for the accused reached an extraordinary level: the reason being that his crime was astonishing and yet not appalling. Even had it been, this young man was so handsome! His great destiny, so soon ended, heightened the sympathy. "Will they condemn him?" The women asked the men of their acquaintance, and they were seen to turn pale as they waited for the reply. -- SAINTE-BEUVE

At last came the day so dreaded by Mme de Rênal and Mathilde.

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