The cowards ran at the slightest indication of presenting arms, which was done by a portion of the national guard on the arrival of a deputation from the National Assembly, their leaders being obliged to encourage them by telling them that they were not to be fired at."] [Footnote 2637: Buchez et Roux, XVI.447.

"Chronique des cinquante jours," by Roederer.] [Footnote 2638: Mortimer-Ternaux, II.

378.-127 Jacobins of Arras, led by Geoffroy and young Robespierre, declare to the Directory that they mean to come to its meetings and follow its deliberations.

"It is time that the master should keep his eye on his agents." The Directory, therefore, resigns (July 4, 1792) .-- Ibid., 462 (report of Leroux, municipal officer).

The Paris municipal council, on the night of August 9-10 deliberates under threats of death and the furious shouts of the galleries.] [Footnote 2639: Duvergier's "Collection of Laws and Decrees," July 4, 5-8, 11-12, 25-28 .-- Buchez et Roux, XVI.250.The section of the Theatre Francais (of which Danton is president and Chaumette and Momoro secretaries) thus interpret the declaration of the country being in danger.