A precipice opens.

Fatigued by too much labour, this man imagined he saw peril where there was none, and did not see it where it really was.

A man of no note was present, entirely occupied with the present moment, aided by other citizens, he perceived the danger, and could not remain silent.

He went to Robespierre, and sought to make him touch it with his finger.

Robespierre turned away his eyes, and withdrew his hand, the stranger persisted, and saved his country." Robespierre smiled with disdain and incredulity at these words.