A numerous deputation went to carry to him this resolution.

The queen was present.

"My wife and children, who are here," said the king to the deputation, "share my sentiments." The queen, who desired to reconcile herself to public opinion, advanced, and said, "Here are my children; we all agree to participate in the sentiments of the king." These words reported to the Assembly, prepared all hearts for the pardon which royalty was about to implore.

Next day the king went to the Assembly; he wore no decoration but the cross of Saint Louis, from deference to a recent decree suppressing the other orders of chivalry.

He took his place beside the president, the Assembly all standing.
"I come," said the king, "to consecrate solemnly here the acceptance I have given to the constitutional act.