At last he, too, was thrown down, and fell on an iron spike, to which he remained hooked, still clasping the standard of the Draconides.
On the following day the Ministers of the Republic and the Members of Parliament determined to take energetic measures.

In vain, this time, did President Formose attempt to evade his responsibilities.

The government discussed the question of depriving Chatillon of his rank and dignities and of indicting him before the High Court as a conspirator, an enemy of the public good, a traitor, etc.
At this news the Emiral's old companions in arms, who the very evening before had beset him with their adulations, made no effort to conceal their joy.

But Chatillon remained popular with the middle classes of Alca and one still heard the hymn of the liberator sounding in the streets, "It is Chatillon we want." The Ministers were embarrassed.

They intended to indict Chatillon before the High Court.