The Fall of the French Monarchy; Or, Louis XVI. an Historical Tragedy. in Five Acts. by John Bartholomew, Esq (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... ACT IV. SCENE I. Palace. King and Swiss Commander. Swiss Commander. HOW oft your goodness, Prince, has been abus'd-- You mov'd for war against your real friends. You even prefs'd th' Allies to a retreat, And trusted to the faith ot faithless foes-- Now mark th' effect--and hear my tale of woe. Lo here a list of twenty thousand men, Mark'd out for murder by the Jacobins. Hearing their secret Club was met, I watch'd Marat, from whom I seiz'd this bloody list. Behold, your gallant Swiss are mark'd the first To fall--prelude I fear of injury, And further degradation of the Crown. King. Send instantly to Pethion an express -- Inform him of the danger, and demand What course you are to take. May Heav'n permit That you repel the foe, and now prevent This dreadful massacre --I am on fire To head my troops, and to avenge my country. Swiss Swiss Commander. The Swiss alone are loyal--other guards, I fear would join the foe.--Your friends might fall King. What shall I cause the murder of my friends? Feeling, oppos'd to honour, wounds my souL Distraction mall I fail to head my guards -- How many good men stain, demand revenge Shall I look tamely on, whilst Jacobins Deluge my kingdom with such streams of blood., Swiss Commander. Thousands attach'd to Royalty might wail Were you now unprepar'd to think of war. Trust me, your guards shall act a noble part. France, from disclosure of this dire intent, May fly to your protection.--Grant it Heav'n King. I'll try the faith--the faith of the Assembly.-- Europe shall see who murder'd, who betray'd S, wiss Commander. A happy thought grant me the post of honour, The escort of my King.--Then I will join My gallant Swiss, and lead them to defend Your people from this meditated ill, And you from any wrong.--When first I heard This tum...