f...; a river of blood must flow between them and the emigres."[3154] The tocsin about to be rung is not a signal of alarm, but a charge on the enemies of the country...

What is necessary to overcome them?
Boldness, boldness, always boldness![3155] I have brought my mother here, seventy years of age; I have sent for my children, and they came last night.

Before the Prussians enter Paris, I want my family to die with me.

Let twenty thousand torches be applied, and Paris instantly reduced to ashes!"[3156] "We must maintain ourselves in Paris at all hazards.
Republicans are in an extreme minority, and, for fighting, we can rely only on them.

The rest of France is devoted to royalty.