He desired to have the assistance of his valet-de-chambre, and was refused: they permitted him to pack up _two_ shirts, and the journey immediately begun.
The duke reached Paris early on the 20th; and after lying a few hours in the Temple, was removed to the neighbouring Castle of Vincennes, used for ages as a state prison.

Being much fatigued he fell asleep, but was presently roused, and his examination forthwith commenced.

Weary and wholly unprepared as he must have been, the unfortunate prince conducted himself throughout in such a manner as to command the respect of his inquisitors.

He at once avowed his name and his services in the army of Conde, but utterly denied all knowledge of Pichegru and his designs.

To this the whole of his evidence (and there was no evidence but his own) amounted; and having given it; he earnestly demanded an audience of the Consul.