[40] Les Contemplations, Livres V., XIV., Claire P.
[41] One of the sons of the sculptor was called John.
[42] April 25th, 1845.
[43] April 27th, 1845.
[44] The thrilling episode of Victor Hugo’s political adventures in 1851, by which his life was placed in jeopardy through his espousal of the cause of liberty and progress, is related by himself in L’Histoire d’un crime. He was forced to go into hiding in December for several days, and subsequently made his escape to Brussels in the disguise of a workman. Juliette had preceded him thither, to prepare a safe refuge for him.—Translator’s Note.
[45] Charles Hugo, Les Hommes de l’Exil, p. 104.
[46] Ibid.
[47] May 18th, 1852.
[48] This passage constitutes the portion of the Galleries of St. Hubert situated at right angles to the two others, called respectively, Passage du Roi, and Passage de la Reine.
[49] May 24th, 1852.