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The Origins of Contemporary France
Volume 4 (of 6)

CHAPTER II
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It is for the convention to say whether it will hear them read.

I have to state beforehand that it can hear nothing more repulsive nor better authenticated."-- De Martel, "Fouche, 246.

(Report of the constituted authorities of la Nievre on the missions of Collot d'Herbois, Laplanche, Fouche and Pointe, Prairial 19, year III.) Laplanche, a former Benedictine, is the most foul-mouthed." In his speech to the people of Moulins-Engelbert, St.Pierre-le-Montier, and Nevers, Laplanche asked girls to surrender themselves and let modesty go.

"Beget children," he exclaims, "the Republic needs them.

continence is the virtue of fools." Bibliotheque Nationale, Lb.


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