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THE MASCARENES 
A serious revolt in the year 1868 has to be recorded. 
An enraged mob beset the open place before the 
Townhall and demanded the expulsion of the Jesuits, 
who had become unpopular. The bloody contests that 
then took place led to a regular rising, which lasted for 
months; finally, some of the demands of the people 
were complied with. 
