The moderation of Barnave and Lameth seemed to them full of suspicion; and cries of treason were uttered at all their meetings.

The decree of the Assembly was the signal for increased ferment, which developed from and after the 13th of July, in zealous meetings, imprecations, and threats.

Large bodies of workmen, leaving their work, congregated in the public places, and demanded bread of the municipal authorities.

The commune, in order to appease them, voted for distributions and supplies.

Bailly, the mayor of Paris, harangued them, and gave them extraordinary work.