At five in the morning, some policemen, unannounced, entered the house of a man named Pardon, later a member of the section of the Barricade-Merry, and still later killed in the insurrection of April 1834, found him standing not far from his bed, with cartridges in his hands, caught in the act.
In the early morning hours, policemen arrived unexpectedly at the home of a man named Pardon. He was later involved with the Barricade-Merry section and ultimately lost his life during the April 1834 insurrection. When the officers entered, they discovered him near his bed, holding cartridges in his hands, indicating he was prepared for conflict.
This scene depicts a moment of intense tension, as Pardon was caught in the act of potentially preparing for rebellion. It highlights the perilous atmosphere of the time, where individuals could be targeted for their beliefs and actions, leading up to a violent uprising.
