Brissot (Le patriote francais, August, 1789).

"General insubordination prevails in the provinces because the restraints of executive power are no longer felt.
What were but lately the guarantees of that power?
The intendants, tribunals, and the army.

The intendants are gone, the tribunals are silent, and the army is against the executive power and on the side of the people.

Liberty is not a nourishment for unprepared stomachs."] [Footnote 1307: "Archives Nationales," D.XXIX.

I.( Letter of the clergy, consuls, presidial-councillors and principal merchants of Puy-en-Velay, September 16, 1789.)--H.