confided to me, but I have not been miserly. I rendered to Danton the things that were Danton's. Bring the witnesses I asked for, and we shall clear up any misunderstandings. The accusations and answers ought not to remain vague: nothing short of a categorical discussion will bring this trial to an end. Where are the witnesses? Why don't they come forth?
Judge. Your voice is tired, Danton: rest.
Danton. Not at all! I can continue.
Judge. You may continue your justification shortly, and more calmly.
Danton [furiously]. I am calm! My witnesses! I have been asking for them for the past three days! I have not yet seen a single one. I ask the public prosecutor, before the assembled audience, why justice is refused me?
Fouquier-Tinville. I have no objection to their being summoned.
Danton. Then bring them. Nothing can be done without your orders.
Fouquier-Tinville. I allow the witnesses to be called, except, of course, those designated by the prisoners as belonging to the Convention; because the accusation is made by the whole Assembly, and it would be ridiculous to insist that your own accusers should be brought in to justify you, especially when they are the representatives of the people, the guardians of the highest power, accountable only to the people.
Hérault. A good Jesuit trick! [He and Fabre d'Églantine laugh.]
