THE FEAST OF FREEDOM

 ("Lorsqu'à l'antique Olympe immolant l'evangile.") 
 
 {Bk. II. v., 1823.} 
 
 {There was in Rome one antique usage as follows: On the eve of the 
 execution day, the sufferers were given a public banquet—at the prison 
 gate—known as the "Free Festival."—CHATEAUBRIAND'S "Martyrs."} 


 

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