The rush of ruffians in the vicinity of the hall, their comments and threats, excited fears of this atrocious project being carried out.

All who did not feel courageous enough to sacrifice themselves, avoided going to the Assembly." (The decree was adopted by 378 votes against 346.)] [Footnote 1236: Cf.

"The Ancient Regime," p.

51.] [Footnote 1237: Malouet, 1.247, 248.--"Correspondence (manuscript) of M.
de Stael," Swedish Ambassador, with his court, copied from the archives at Stockholm by M.Leouzon-le-Duc.

Letter from M.Stael of April 21, 1791: "M.