A soldier, diplomatist, gentleman, there was in his soul a wholly different feeling for degraded royalty than the sentiment of satisfied jealousy which filled the minds of the Girondists.

The _prestige_ of the throne existed for Dumouriez; the _prestige_ of liberty only existed for the Girondists.

This feeling, revealed in his attitude, language, gestures, could not long escape the observation of Louis XVI.

Kings have twofold tact, misfortune makes them more nice; the unfortunate perceive pity in a look; it is the only homage they are allowed to receive, and they are the more jealous of it.
In a secret conversation the king and Dumouriez came to an understanding.
XII.
Dumouriez's restless conduct in his commands in Normandy, the friendship of Gensonne, the favour of the Jacobins for him, had prejudiced Louis XVI.

against his new minister.