M.de La Fayette joined in it with heroism and devotion: he acquired the friendship of Washington.

A French name was written by him on the baptismal register of a transatlantic nation.

This name came back to France like the echo of liberty and glory.

That popularity which seizes on all that is brilliant, was accorded to La Fayette on his return to his native land, and quite intoxicated the young hero.

Opinion adopted him, the opera applauded him, actresses crowned him; the queen smiled upon him, the king created him a general; Franklin, made him a citizen, and national enthusiasm elevated him into its idol.