But when he heard a gentleman in a mere greatcoat speak of deposing a mayor girded with his scarf, he could no longer contain himself and shouted: "You pack of rascals! If I only had four men and a corporal, I'd come down and pull your ears for you, and make you behave yourselves!" Less than this was needed to raise a serious disturbance.

A long shout rose from the mob as it made a rush for the doors.

Monsieur Garconnet, in consternation, hastily quitted the balcony, entreating Sicardot to be reasonable unless he wished to have them massacred.

But in two minutes the doors gave way, the people invaded the building and disarmed the national guards.

The mayor and the other functionaries present were arrested.