Category: Journals
_Robes._--Say no more My worthy friend--the friend of France and freedom-- Hasten to guard our interest in yon junto Of fools and traitors, who, like timid sheep, Nor fight nor fly, but huddle close together, Till the wolves come to gorge themselves among them-- And in the eve...
_Robes._--Say no more My worthy friend--the friend of France and freedom-- Hasten to guard our interest in yon junto Of fools and traitors, who, like timid sheep, Nor fight nor...
2. SCENE II.In prison!--In his power!--to die to-morrow! My body trembles and my senses reel. This is a just and fearful retribution-- Would it were on my head alone! Oh Heaven, Spare but t...
3. SCENE III._Robes._--Henriot, I have a word to say to thee: Thou hast _one_ vice that suits not with a leader, If that thou hopest to thrive in our attempt, Taste not of wine till victory...
4. SCENE IV._Couthon_ (_to the Convention_.)--Our country is in danger--I invoke Your aid, compatriots, to shield her now! Fain as I am to avoid confiding power Without control, in even pat...
5. SCENE V._St. Just._--So here ends our part in a tragic farce, Hiss'd off the stage, my friend--ha, ha! (_laughing_.) I am content--I mean I am resigned-- As well die now as later. Does...