3rd series).

These are his own expressions: Gesindel, Lumpen-gesindel .-- De Rochambeau, "Memoires," I.353 .-- Arthur Young (an eye-witness), July 21st .-- Of Dampmartin (eye-witness), I.105.

M.de Rochambeau shows the usual indecision and want of vigor: whilst the mob are pillaging houses and throwing things out of the windows, he passes in front of his regiments (8,000 men) drawn up for action, and says, "My friends, my good friends, you see what is going on.

How horrible! Alas! these are your papers, your titles and those of your parents." The soldiers smile at this sentimental prattle.] [Footnote 1316: Dumouriez (an eye-witness), book III.ch.

3 .-- The trial was begun and judgment given by twelve lawyers and an assessor, whom the people, in arms, had themselves appointed .-- Hippeau, IV.