PERSECUTIONS OF THE FRENCH PROTESTANTS IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE, DURING
THE YEARS 1814 AND 1820.
The arrival of king Louis XVIII at Paris 346
The history of the Silver Child 346
Napoleon's return from the Isle of Elba 347
The Catholic arms at Beaucaire 348
Massacre and pillage at Nismes 349
Interference of government against the Protestants 350
Letters from Louvois to Marillac 351
Royal decree in favour of the persecuted 352
Petition of the Protestant refugees 354
Monstrous outrage upon females 355
Arrival of the Austrians at Nismes 356
Outrages committed in the Villages, &c. 357
Further account of the Proceedings of the Catholics at Nismes 360
Attack upon the Protestant churches 361
Murder of General La Garde 363
Interference of the British government 363
Perjury in the case of General Gilly, &c. 365
Ultimate resolution of the Protestants at Nismes 367