Volume 4 (of 6) 65/111 I warn you that although I may save his life I shall vote for his death; I am quite willing to save his head but not to lose mine." M.de Lameth set about raising the money; he saw the Spanish ambassador and had the matter broached to Pitt who refused. Danton, as he said he would, voted for the King's death, and then aided or allowed the return of M.de Lameth to Switzerland. (I have this account through M (probably Pasquier).... who had it from count Theodore de Lameth's own lips.)] [Footnote 3152: Garat. |