26/56 He had not anticipated such scruples; he revenged himself by terming this carelessness about the throne the cowardice of an ambitious man. He accused the prince of fomenting troubles which he felt himself powerless to repress. It was asserted that the Duc d'Orleans and Mirabeau had been seen mingled with groups of men and women, and pointing to the chateau. Mirabeau defended himself by a smile of contempt. The Duc d'Orleans proved his innocence in a more serious manner. |