He had then gone in person, with L'Huillier, the provost of tradesmen, to the New Gate, which he had caused to be unlocked and guarded.

Sheriff Langlois had done the same at the gate of St.Denis.

On the 22d of March, at four A.M., the king had not yet appeared before the ramparts, nor any one for him.

Langlois issued from the gate, went some little distance to look out, and came in again, more and more impatient.

At last, between four and five o'clock, a detachment of the royal troops, commanded by Vitry, appeared before the gate of St.Denis, which was instantly opened.