Still, in the very whirlwind of its passion, the multitude appeared to require reconciliation.

One of the multitude handed a _bonnet rouge_ to Louis XVI.

at the end of a pike.

"Let him put it on! let him put it on!" exclaimed the mob, "it is the sign of patriotism, if he puts it on we will believe in his good faith." The king made a signal to one of his grenadiers to hand him the _bonnet rouge_, and smiling, he put it on his head; and then arose shouts of _Vive le Roi!_ The people had crowned its chief with the symbol of liberty, the cap of democracy replaced the bandeau of Rheims.

The people were conquerors, and felt appeased.
However, fresh orators, mounting on the shoulders of their comrades, demanded incessantly of the king, sometimes by entreaties, sometimes with threats, to promise the recall of Roland, and the sanction of the decrees.