Robespierre sent Coffinhal, one of his tools, to question her, and she was offered her liberty if she would denounce Tallien, which she indignantly refused to do. Far more than in her former experience at Bordeaux, did she feel that she was already condemned. For then she had only to dread the general cruelty of the Revolutionists, whose rage was certainly excited by the escape of their prey, but who had, beyond doubt, no personal spite against her.
Have as much prudence as I will have courage, but calm your head.Take it, mon ami, she said, I am your country-woman, you need not be ashamed to receive a little help from me.I have to go there as a judge to hear all the rubbish and gossip you can imagine for forty-eight hours.