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A.D.1791.] of the north; La Fayette was put in command of, the central division stationed at Metz; and Luckner, of the one stationed in Alsace. Narbonne made a rapid journey, and returning, announced to the assembly that the different fortresses were fast assuming a creditable condition, and that the array, from Dunkirk to Besançon, presented a mass of two hundred and forty battalions, one hundred and sixty squadrons, with artillery requisite for two hundred thousand men, and supplies for six months. This report was received with acclamations.



War now was the great question: it was discussed in every quarter; at the clubs, in the assembly, in the council-chamber, and in the journals. All except the king and one other man appeared eager for war. The king was always