Whereupon, she began at once to write the following order:--

Having resolved not to leave the provinces of the West, but to confide

myself to their fidelity,--a fidelity so often proved,--I rely upon

you, monsieur, to take all necessary measures in your division for the

call to arms which is appointed to take place during the night of the

3d and 4th of June.

I summon to my side all faithful hearts. God will help us to save the

country; no danger, no fatigue, shall discourage me. I shall be

present at the first engagement.

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