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The Origins of Contemporary France
Volume 4 (of 6)

CHAPTER I
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In what respect is Danton superior to his fellow-citizens ?....

I say that the man who now hesitates is guilty.....
The debate, just begun, is a danger to the country."-- Also the speech in full, against Clootz.] [Footnote 31148: Ibid., XXX., 338.

"Alas, suffering patriots, what can we do, surrounded by enemies fighting in our own ranks!...

Let us watch, for the fall of our country is not far off," etc .-- These cantatas, with the accompaniments of the celestial harp, are terrible if we consider the circumstances.

For instance, on the 3rd of September, 1792, in the electoral assembly while the massacres are going on: "M.


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