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The Duke of Savoy had taken up his residence at the castle of Embrun, where, as soon as the officers had arrived, his highness called a council of war. They were assembled in the council-chamber, awaiting the appearance of the invalid.
The doors leading to a room beyond were opened to give passage to a huge arm-chair on rollers, which was wheele