"Did they decree that the King should be imprisoned, or Louis Capet ?" As he spoke, the door again opened, and another member, who had been among the crowd, entered the room.
"Gentlemen," said he, "allow me the honour to congratulate you.

Yon do not know your own happiness.

You are no longer the burdened slaves of an effete monarchy; you are now the vigorous children of a young Republic." "Vive le Roi, quand meme," said Larochejaquelin, standing up in the middle of the room.

"I am glad they have so plainly declared themselves; we are driven now to do the same.

Prince, now is the time to stand by our King.