Six hundred clubs sent in their adherence to the Jacobins; eighteen alone declared for the Feuillants.

The factions felt the importance of unity as fully as the nation, and the schism of opinion was stifled by the enthusiasm for the grandeur of their work, Petion, in a letter to his constituents which made a great sensation, spoke of these fruitless attempts at dissension amongst the patriots, and denounced those who dissented from it.

"I tremble for my country," said he; "the _moderes_ are meditating the reform of the constitution already; and to place again in the king's hands the power the people have scarcely acquired.

My mind is overwhelmed by these gloomy reflections, and I despond.

I am ready to quit the post you have confided to me.