This last conspiracy, which grew out of that of the 19th of August, was really a continuation of the latter, carried on by a better element.

Like its predecessor, it was absolutely unknown to the royal government.

Betrayed once more, the conspirators had the wit to reduce their vast enterprise to the puny proportions of a barrack plot.

This conspiracy, in which several regiments of cavalry, infantry, and artillery were concerned, had its centre in the north of France.

The strong places along the frontier were to be captured at a blow.