They lived on it, thrived by it, delighted in it.

The permanence of the monarchy meant peace.

There would be little chance for advancement and none at all for plunder.

Self-interest predisposed every old soldier to continue an imperialist.
In the second place, the finances of France were naturally in a most disordered condition.

The pay of officers and men was greatly in arrears; promises made had not been kept, and there was much heart-felt dissatisfaction on that account.