The well-disposed would rely more confidently upon a Government which thus proved that it had confidence in itself.
Men, less zealous, and of less comprehensive minds, would soon be reconciled to measures from which at first they had revolted; the remiss and selfish might be made servants of their country, through the influence of the same passions which had prepared them to become slaves of the Invader; or, should this not be possible, they would appear in their true character, and the main danger to be feared from them would be prevented.

The course which ought to be pursued is plain.

Either the cause has lost the people's love, or it has not.

If it has, let the struggle be abandoned.

If it has not, let the Government, in whatever shape it may exist, and however great may be the calamities under which it may labour, act up to the full stretch of its rights, nor doubt that the people will support it to the full extent of their power.