But where is the general, who, imperturbable defender of the rights of the people, and born with a hatred to tyrants, has never breathed the poisonous air of the courts, and whose virtue is attested by the hatred and disgrace of the court; this general, whose hands, guiltless of our blood, are worthy to bear before us the banner of freedom; where is he, this new Cato, this third Brutus, this unknown hero?
let him appear and disclose himself, he shall be our leader.

But where is he?
Where are these soldiers of the 14th of July, who laid down, in the presence of the people, the arms furnished them by despotism.

Soldiers of Chateauvieux, where are you?
Come and direct our efforts.

Alas! it is easier to rob death of its prey, than despotism of its victims.

Citizens! Conquerors of the Bastille, come! Liberty summons you, and assigns you the honour of the first rank! They are mute.