So long as M.Dumouriez shall prove by acts of pure patriotism, and by real services to his country, that he is the brother of all good citizens, and the defender of the people, he shall find none but supporters here.

I do not dread the presence of any minister in this society, but I declare that the instant a minister possesses more ascendency here than a citizen, I will demand his ostracism.

But this will never happen." Robespierre left the tribune, and Dumouriez cast himself into his arms; the Assembly rose, and sealed by its applause their fraternal embrace, in which all saw the augury of the union of power and the people.

The president Doppet read (the _bonnet rouge_ on his head) a letter from Petion to the society, on the subject of this new head-dress adopted by the patriots, and on which Petion spoke against this superfluous mark of _civisme_.
"This sign," said he, "instead of increasing your popularity, alarms the public mind, and affords a pretext for calumnies against you.

The moment is serious, the demonstrations of patriotism should be serious as the times.