Before he entered the chamber, Bailly, in the name of the municipality; Pastoret, in the name of the departments, congratulated the Assembly on the conclusion of its work:--"Legislators," said Bailly, "you have been armed with the greatest power that men can require.

To-morrow you will be nothing.

It is not, therefore interest or flattery which praises you--it is your works.

We announce to you the benedictions of posterity, which commence for you from to-day!" "Liberty," said Pastoret, "had fled beyond the seas, or taken refuge in the mountains,--you have raised her fallen throne.

Despotism had effaced every page of the book of nature; you have re-established the decalogue of freemen!" XIV.
The king, surrounded by his ministers, entered the Assembly at three o'clock: lengthened cries of _Vive le roi_ for a moment checked his speaking.