I know that some patriots blame the frankness with which I present this discouraging future of our situation.

I do not conceal my fault from myself.

Is not the truth already sufficiently guilty because it is the truth?
Ah! so that our slumbers be light, what matter, though we be awakened by the clash of chains ?--and in the quietude of slavery let us no longer disturb the repose of these fortunate patriots.

No, but let them know that we can measure with a firm eye and steady heart the depth of the abyss.

Let us adopt the device of the palatine of Posnania--'_I prefer the storms of liberty to the serenity of slavery_.' "If the moment of emancipation be not yet arrived, at least we should have the patience to await it.