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They have seduced and corrupted at least three-quarters of the people of both sexes."-- (Ibid., canton of Ivry, Pluviose 1, year IV.) "Fanaticism and popery have perverted the public mind."-- F7, 7119.

(Puy-de-Dome, canton of Ambert, Ventose 15, year IV.) "Five returned priests have celebrated the mass here, and each time were followed by 3000 or 4000 persons."-- F7, 7127.

(Dordogne, canton of Carlux, Pluviose 18, year IV.) "The people are so attached to the Catholic faith, they walk fully two leagues to attend mass."-- F7, 7119.

(Ardeche, canton of Saint-Barthelemy, Pluviose 15, year IV.) "The unsubmissive priests have become absolute masters of popular opinion."-- (Orne, canton of Alencon, Ventose 22, year IV.) "Presidents, members of the municipal councils, instead of arresting the refractory priests and bringing them into court, admit them to their table, lodge them and impart to them the secrets of the government."-- F7, 7129.