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Thence, hiding by day and travelling by night, she made her way back to San Luis de Potosi, where Juarez had his headquarters. When Maximilian heard of this brave enterprise on his behalf, he could not refrain from tears. The prisoners were three weeks at La Capuchina, in complete uncertainty as to what would be done with them. Indeed, the Juarists seemed much embarrassed by their prize.
There the emperor and his generals were shut up at once in a dark cellar, and not only had to sleep upon the damp earth floor, but were left to suffer from hunger. In a few days, however, Princess Salm-Salm brought them some relief. They were then transferred to the convent of La Capuchina, and their friends obtained permission to send them wine, clothes, and provisions.
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