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Rh sacrifice Robespierre tomorrow. She will take up with the first adventurer who presents himself. Well, what of it? I regret nothing; I love her, and I am glad I dishonored myself for her sake. I pity the poor beggars who never embraced her. When once you have been intimate with the divine strumpet, you are ready to die, for you have livedHe goes out with .]

ask the jury whether they have sufficient instructions?

jury will retire to deliberate''The Jury goes out. The People shift restlessly about, undecided what to think or do. Outside  is heard, and the shouting of the crowds. They rush to the windows. Some of the court also look out. Those who are in the hall, repeat what is said outside, at first in undertones, then loudly.'']

riot is beginning. We'll be torn to pieces.

't allow the shouting to influence the jury. Go and tell them''They go out. The People shout angrily at ' and ', who enter the jury-room.'']

[terror-stricken, the dignity of the Tribunal—Respect for justiceThe shouting drowns out his last words. are coming! We shall all be massacred''He shrinks toward the door, where he takes hold of the knob. The People, in fury, tear up benches and throw them toward the judges' benches, shouting threats of death. Enter . The People are somewhat intimidated,''