What are the lumber and carts mentioned in the first chapter?

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Chapter 1

Asked by Alyssa R #622140 on 3/8/2017 9:07 PM

Last updated by Spencer W #630867 on 3/27/2017 12:31 PM

Answered by Spencer W #630867 on 3/27/2017 12:31 PM

The lumber and carts refer to the tumbrils (wooden carts used to carry prisoners to the guillotine) on their way to punish the criminals.