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196 had the air of a great man, and at times he even seemed a good and virtuous man.

so resembles virtue as a great crime.

[sarcastically will deliver his funeral oration later on, Maximilien. But now let us bring down the beast.

, you must respect death.

the little fellow is still alive.

is already doomed.

will take it upon himself to accuse him?

-Just. The young man does it so well. Every sentence of his is as good as a stroke of the guillotine.

would give me great pleasure to attack the monster.

[getting papers, which he gives to  are the notes, all ready for you.

[aside has a whole portfolio like that for each of his friends.

us not honor Danton by trying him alone: it would attract too much attention.

us overwhelm him in a general accusation.

shall we put with him, to fill out the menu?

one who has tried to corrupt the cause of Liberty by means of money, evil example, or brains.

us be clear. You're too vague.