If French citizens wish to fathom the depth of the "government" into which they have fallen, they have only to ask themselves a few questions.

Let us see: magistrate, he tears off your gown, and sends you to prison.

What of it?
Let us see: Senate, Council of State, Corps Legislatif, he seizes a shovel, and flings you all in a heap in a corner.

What of it?
Landed proprietor, he confiscates your country house and your town house, with courtyards, stables, gardens, and appurtenances.

What of it?
Father, he takes your daughter; brother, he takes your sister; citizen, he takes your wife, by right of might.