This method saved these ladies, whilst those who paid
a sum in gross lost their lives. . . It was Du Vaucel, fermier-
general, who saved the Princess of Tarente . . . .for five hundred
louis, after having saved two other ladies for three hundred louis,
given to one of the Jacobin leaders."
[120] "Tableau des Prisons de Toulouse," 324. Coudert, of the
Municipal Council, shoemaker, charged with the duty of taking silver-
plate from the accused, did not know how, or was unwilling, to draw up
any other than an irregular and valueless proc?s-verbal. On this, an
accused party objected and refused to sign. "Take care, you,"
exclaims Coudert in a rage, "with your damned cleverness, you are
playing the stubborn. You are nothing but a bloody fool! You are
getting into a bad box! If you don't sign, I'll have you guillotined."
Frequently, there are no papers at all. (De Martel, "Fouch?," p.236.
Memorial by the authorities of Allier, addressed to the Convention,
document 9.) October 30, 1793. Order of the revolutionary committee
enjoining nocturnal visits in all " suspect " houses in Moulins, to
remove all gold, silver and copper. "Eleven parties are made up.
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