M.de Royer, not knowing whether the high treason would succeed, ventured to stigmatize the deed as such in private, and cast down his eyes with a noble shame before this violation of the laws which, three months later, numerous purple robes, including his own, endorsed with their oaths.

But his indignation did not go to the extent of supporting the indictment.

An indictment speaks aloud.

M.
de Royer as yet only murmured.

He was perplexed.
M.Hardouin understood this state of conscience.