A league has been formed against its independence; and never did the pride of thrones more audaciously insult the majesty of nations.

The motives alleged by despots against France are but an outrage to her liberty.

This insulting pride, far from intimidating her, serves only to excite her courage.

It requires time to discipline the slaves of despotism; every man is a soldier when he combats against tyranny." VIII.
But the principal orator of the Gironde mounted the tribune the last.
"You owe it to the nation," said Vergniaud, "to employ every means to assure the success of the great and terrible determination by which you have signalised this memorable day.

Remember the hour of that general federation when all Frenchmen devoted their life to the defence of liberty and the constitution.