[257] Souvenirs, V. 163.
[258] The extremists were led by Ranc, who was a much more sincere admirer of the Great Tribune.
[259] Souvenirs, V. 165.
[260] Souvenirs, V. 166.
[261] I am greatly indebted to Sir Sidney Colvin for having taken the trouble to send me these reminiscences, and for permitting me to use them.
[262] Souvenirs, V. 144-269.
[263] Ibid., I. 169.
[264] Souvenirs, V. 183.
[265] Souvenirs, V. 185.
[266] Ibid., 283.