That feeling will get stronger, until finally I believe that Robespierre and his gang will be overturned.

What will come after that, I don't know.

One may hope that some strong man will rise, drive out the Convention, and establish a fixed government.

After that, I should say that no one can guess what will follow." "There is one consolation, monsieur.

No change can be for the worse." "That is absolutely certain." He went to the galley.
"Well, cook, when are you going to let us have some breakfast?
I am famishing, for I have eaten nothing since twelve o'clock yesterday." "It will be ready in twenty minutes, monsieur.