It must be some one whose signature the people at the prison would be sure to obey." "Then," Victor said, "it must be either Danton or Robespierre." "Or Marat," Harry added; "I think he is as powerful as either of the others." "He is the worst of them, anyhow," Victor said.

"There is something straightforward about Danton.

No doubt he is ambitious, but I think his hatred of us all is real.

He is a terrible enemy, and will certainly stick at nothing.

He is ruthless and pitiless, but I do not think he is double-faced.