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History of the Girondists, Volume I

BOOK XIV
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You have neither the exterior of the orator, nor the genius which disposes of the will of men.

You have stirred up the clubs with your language; the incense burnt in your honour has intoxicated you.

The God of patriotism hath become a man.

The apogee of your glory was on the 17th July, 1791.

From that day your star declined.


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