Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe — Volume 7 by Mme. Du Hausset
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Q. You were aware, then, that the people had arisen?
A. I learnt it from hearing the tocsin. Q. Did you see the Swiss and National Guards, who passed the night on the terrace? A. I was at the window, but saw neither. Q. Was the King in his apartment when you went thither? A. There were a great number of persons in the room, but not the King. Q. Did you know of the Mayor of Paris being at the Tuileries? A. I heard he was there. Q. At what hour did the King go to the National Assembly? A. Seven. Q. Did he not, before he went, review the troops? Do you know the oath he made them swear? A. I never heard of any oath. Q. Have you any knowledge of cannon being mounted and pointed in the apartments? A. No. |
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