Quote#Wisdom
McMahon up the street of Paris came
Quote byHenry Abbey · 1842–1911
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The French Marshal.
English (original)
McMahon up the street of Paris came, In triumph from Magenta. Every one Had heard and praised the fearless marshal’s name, And gloried in the deeds that he had done. Crowds packed the walks, and at each separate glass A face was set to see the hero pass.
— Henry Abbey
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