Chapter 17

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