At this date the authorized number as published is four thousand.] [Footnote 3128: His filthy imputations cannot be quoted.

See in Buchez et Roux, IX., 419 (April 26, 1791), and X., 220 (Nos.

for June 17, 19 and 21), his statement against Lafayette; again, his list with its vile qualifications of "rascals and rogues," who are canvassing for election, and his letters on the Academicians.] [Footnote 3129: Buchez et Roux, X., 407 (Sept., 1791) .-- Cf.

ibid., 473.
According to Marat, "it is useless to measure a degree of the meridian; the Egyptians having already given this measure.

The Academicians obtained an appropriation of one thousand crowns for the expenses of this undertaking, a small cake which they have fraternally divided amongst themselves."] [Footnote 3130: Chevremont, I., 238-249.