Jules Simon, backed up by a majority in the Chamber, could very well have engaged in a constitutional struggle with Mac-Mahon, but he rather weakly resigned the next day.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
The English Government backed up France.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
As soon as he dared, he released her and backed away sullenly.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower