It was stated at another, that I was employed by the British government as a spy, and that it was my object to try to undermine the noble constitution, which was then forming for France.

This latter report at this particular time, when the passions of men were so inflamed, and when the stones of Paris had not been long purified from the blood of Foulon and Berthier, might have cost me my life; and I mentioned it to General la Fayette, and solicited his advice.

He desired me to make a public reply to it: which I did.

He desired me also to change my lodging to the Hotel de York, that I might be nearer to him; and to send to him if there should be any appearance of a collection of people about the hotel, and I should have aid from the military in his quarter.

He said also, that he would immediately give in my name to the Municipality; and that he would pledge himself to them, that my views were strictly honourable.
On dining one day at the house of the Marquis de la Fayette, I met the deputies of Colour.