He shall be heard!
BURDON L'OISE.
Must we contaminate this sacred hall
With the foul breath of treason?
COLLOT D'HERBOIS.
Drag him away!
Hence with him to the bar.
COUTHON.
Oh, just proceedings!
Robespierre prevented liberty of speech
And Robespierre is a tyrant! Tallien reigns,
He dreads to hear the voice of innocence
And St. Just must be silent!
LEGENDRE
Heed we well
That justice guide our actions. No light import
Attends this day. I move St. Just be heard.
FRERON.