If this generation was but destined to struggle in the quicksand of vice, into which despotism had plunged it; if the theatre of our revolution was destined but to present to the eyes of the universe a struggle between perfidy and weakness, egotism and ambition;--the rising generation would commence the task of purifying this earth, so sullied by vice.

It would bring, not the peace of despotism or the sterile agitations of intrigue, but fire and sword to lay low the thrones and exterminate the oppressors.

O more fortunate posterity, thou art not stranger to us! It is for thee that we brave the storms and the intrigues of tyranny.

Often discouraged by the obstacles that environ us, we feel the necessity of struggling for thee.

Thou shalt complete our work.