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Updated: May 8, 2025
In vain did M. Salgues devote ten years to the defence of the injured family; in vain did M. Merilhou, in an important proces, warmly espouse the cause; the different governments believed themselves incapable of answering these solicitations. Since 1830 the widow again supplicated the Tribune des Chambres.
"Chartres," said the King to his son, "wake up Monsieur the Keeper of the Seals." The Duke d'Orleans obeyed. He was seated next to M. Merilhou, and nudged him gently with his elbow. The Minister was sleeping soundly; the Prince recommenced, but the Minister slept on. Finally the Prince laid his hand upon M. Merilhou's knee.
The Duke d'Orleans, a few years ago, recounted to me that during the period which followed immediately upon the revolution of July, the King gave him a seat at his council table. The young Prince took part in the deliberations of the Ministers. One day M. Merilhou, who was Minister of Justice, fell asleep while the King was speaking.
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