re space." "Aug., 1787,
(after the first riots): I have remarked in general more curiosity
than excitement in the multitude.... One can judge, at this moment, the
national character; a good deal of bravado and nonsense; neither reason,
rule nor method; rebellious in crowds, and not a soul that does not
tremble in the presence of a corporal."]

[Footnote 1168: Meillan, 143.--Mortimer-Ternaux, VIII., 203. (Session of
August 10).--Mallet-du-Pan, "Memoires," II., 9.]

[Footnote 1169: Ernest Daudet, "His. des Conspirations royalistes dans
le midi." (Books II. And III.)]

[Footnote 1170: Guillon de Montleon, I., 313. (Address of a Lyonais to
the patriot soldiers under Kellerman.)]

[Footnote 1171: Mortimer-Ternaux, VIII., 222.--The insurrection of
Toulon, Girondist at the start, dates July 1st.--Letter of the new
administrators of Toulon to the Convention. "W desire the Republic,
one and indivisible; there is no sign of rebellion with us...
Representatives Barras and Freron lie shamefully in depicting us as
anti-revolutionaries, on good terms with the English and the families of
Vendee."--The Toulon administrators continue furnishing the Italian army
with supplies. July 19, an English boat, sent to parley, had to lower
the white flag and hoist the tri-color flag. The entry of the English
into Toulon did not take place before the 29th of August.]

[Footnote 1172: Guillon de Montleon, II., 67. (Letter of the Lyonnese to
the representatives of the people, Sep. 20): "The people of Lyons have
constantly respected the laws, and if, as in some departments, that of
Rhone-et-Loire was for a moment mistaken in the events of May 31,
they hastened, as soon as they believed that the Convention was not
oppressed, to recognize and execute its decrees. Every day, now that
these reach it, they are published and observed within its walls."]

[Footnote 1173: Moniteur, XVII., 269. (Session of July 28). (Letter
of the administrators of the department of Rhone-et-Loire to the
Convention, Lyons, July 24). "We present to the Convention our
individual recantation and declaration; in conforming to the law we
are entitled to its protection. We petition the court to decide on
our declaration, and to repeal the acts which relate to us or make an
exception in our favor... We have always professed ourselves to be true
republicans."]

[Footnote 1174: Guillon de Montleon, I., 309, 311, 315,
335.--Mortimer-Ternaux, VIII., 197.]

[Footnote 1175: Mort