"Memoires" by Gaudin, Miot de Melito and Mollien.)] [Footnote 3341: Words of Bouquier, reporter of the law on education (session of the Convention, Frimaire 22, year II).] [Footnote 3342: The reader is recommended to do as I have done and consult biographies on point, also the souvenirs of his grandparents.
(H.A.Taine.)] [Footnote 3343: Thibaudeau, "Memoires sur la Consulat," p.88.
(Exposition of motives by Roederer to the corps Legislatif, Floreal 25, year X.) "After all, it is the creation of a new currency of quite different value from that which issues from the public treasury, a currency of unchangeable worth and of an inexhaustible mine, since it lies in French honor; a currency which can solely reward actions regarded as above any recompense."] [Footnote 3344: Thibaudeau, ibid., 83.

(Address by the First Consul to the council of State, Floreal 14, year X.)--Also "Memorial": "Old and corrupt nations are not governed the same as young and virtuous ones; sacrifices have to be made to interest, to enjoyments, to vanity.

This is the secret of the return to monarchical forms, to titles.

crosses, ribbons, harmless baubles suited to exciting the respect of the multitude while at the same time enforcing self-respect."] [Footnote 3345: "La Legion d'honneur," by M.Mazas, passim.

Details on the nomination ceremonials.