Volume 3 (of 6) 29/50 Let the brazier of Scoevola be brought in, and, with our outstretched palms above the burning coals, we will show that there is no species of torture, no torment which can excite a frown on the brow of him whom the love of country exalts above humanity!"-- Suppose that, just at this moment, a lighted candle had been placed under his hand!] [Footnote 2212: Moniteur, XI. 20, 1792) .-- Ibid., 216 (session of Jan. 426 (May 9).] [Footnote 2213: Ibid., XII. |