Paris, March 1. 1847.




CONTENTS.


BOOK I.

Introduction. Mirabeau. Marries. Enters the National Assembly. His
Master Mind. His Death and Character. Glance at the Revolution. The
New Idea. Revolution defined. Revolutions the Results of Printing.
Bossuet's Warnings. Rousseau. Fénélon. Voltaire. The Philosophers
of France. Louis XVI. The King's Ministers. The Queen. Her Conduct
and Plans. The National Assembly. Maury. Cazalès. Barnave and the
Lameths. Rival Champions. Robespierre. His Personal Appearance.
Revolutionary Leaders. State of the Kingdom. Jacobin Club. Effects
of the Clubs. Club of the Cordeliers. La Fayette. His Popularity.
Characters of the Leaders. What the Revolution might have been 1

BOOK II.

State of the Assembly. Discussions. The Periodical Press. The King
and his Brothers. He meditates Escape. Various Plans of Flight. The
King's embarrassed Position. Marquis de Bouillé. The King and
Mirabeau. Preparations for the King's Escape. Fatal Alterations.
Anxiety. Rumours. Count de Fersen. A Faithless Servant suspicious.
Mode of Escape. Dangers of the Route. The Passport. Hopes of
Success. Drouet recognises the King. Narrowly saves his own Life.