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Rh of the abyss; I saw crime down below, ready to devour me. Ever since I have sworn to destroy it in the world at large and within myself.

I tire of the struggle. The enemy is too powerful. Can we really reform mankind? Will our dream be realized?

day I cease to believe that, I shall kill myself.

[opening the door, says softly are Billaud-Varenne and Vadier''They enter.  head droops from fatigue, and his eyes are heavy.  compresses his lips, and is bitter and sardonic. He speaks with a marked Southern accent (which is not indicated in the text). ' and ' rise and coldly greet the newcomers. They bow, but do not offer to shake hands.'']

and Fraternity!

[noticing -Just! Good! We shall now make up for lost time and '' seat themselves unceremoniously.  walks about.  remains standing, and leans against the window-sill. After a pause.'']

guillotine! You have waited too long, Robespierre: we are in immediate danger. If Danton is still alive tomorrow, the cause of liberty is lost.

news?

[with papers in his hand. The traitor is at it again.

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