BILLAUD-VARENNE. We must win at all costs! Every one must tremble with fear at our terrible dictatorship!
VADIER. This is not a question of whether one man shall or shall not be judged according to law, but whether all Europe is to become Jacobin or not.
SAINT-JUST [his hands to his breast, resembling David's "Robespierre," in his picture of the "Tennis-Court Oath"]. Oh, Republic, take my honor if you will, take me and devour me!
BILLAUD-VARENNE [sharply]. Perhaps at this very moment the Republic is choking; our ideas are fruitless; Reason is dying. Quick!
ROBESPIERRE. Arrest Danton. [He signs a paper. BILLAUD-VARENNE also signs, in feverish haste.]
SAINT-JUST. For you, Liberty! [He signs.]
BILLAUD-VARENNE. The Convention won't object?
ROBESPIERRE [disdainfully]. The Convention is always ready to sacrifice its members for the public welfare.
VADIER [signing]. Leave this matter to me.
ROBESPIERRE [with a sigh]. The Revolution weighs heavier on our shoulders than ever.