Queen is resigned to the revolution,--hoping that opinions will soon
change. The King wishes the happiness of the people, and the general
tranquility, to begin his own. As to myself, I am attacked by all the party
leaders, who consider me an obstacle not to be overcome or intimidated. Add
to this, the hatred of the aristocrats and of the Orleans party; of the
Lameths, with whom I was formerly connected; of Mirabeau, who says I
despise him; the money distributed, the libels, the dissatisfaction I give
those whom I prevent from pillaging Paris-and you will have the sum of all
which is going on against me. But except a few ardent heads who are
mislead, the well meaning, from the highest to the lowest, are for me.

"I stand well with the National Assembly, except a few disreputable
Jacobins. I have little connexion with the court, for I can derive no use
from it to my country; and yet I am aware advantage is taken of my neglect
to intrigue. Some friends are at work with me, upon a plan of conduct, by
which the revolution will be consolidated, the good basis of the
constitution established, and public order restored. The chief talents of
the assembly, Mirabeau himself, cannot but support this plan. Here then are
courts established, and juries are decreed; this is the moment to let our
voice be heard with force, propriety and utility.

"You have accepted the coalition which my heart and my patriotism have
offered you. You lately said to one of my friends, "If Lafayette and I
understand each other well, we shall establish a constitution."

"My first wish is to finish the revolution speedily and well, to secure the
constitution on solid foundations, to employ for that purpose, all I
possess of national confidense and personal means; and then to be nothing
more in France, than an active citizen. Adieu,