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A young man joins the citizens of the Spanish city of Zaragoza in defending against an attack by the French.

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“Come, let us take her away, let us carry her off, señors,” said Montoria. “This cannot be prolonged. What has my son done with himself?”

They took her away, and for a time I could hear her heartrending cries.

“Good night, Señor de Araceli,” said Montoria to me. “I am going to see if I can get a little wine and water for this poor orphan.”

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