A mass of evidence proves, on the contrary, that people of every class gave their assistance, owing to which the fire was almost immediately extinguished.] [Footnote 32101: Ibid.

The popular club unanimously attests these facts, and despatches six delegates to enter a protest at the convention.

Up to the 9th of Thermidor, no relief is granted, while the tax imposed by Duquesnoy is collected.

On the 5th Fructidor, year II., the order of Duquesnoy is cancelled by the committee of Public Safety, but the money is not paid back.] [Footnote 32102: Paris, I., 370.

(Words of Duquesnoy to Lebon.)] [Footnote 32103: Carnot, "Memoires," I., 414.