"
"I would not!" Danton broke in, bellowing. He swung upon Le Chapelier, brandishing his great arms. "You told me monsieur was a patriot. Patriotism knows no scruples. You call this mincing dancing-master a patriot?"
"Would you, monsieur, out of patriotism consent to become an assassin?"
"Of course I would. Haven't I told you so? Haven't I told you that I would gladly go among them with my club, and crack them like so many -fleas?"
"Why not, then?"
"Why not? Because I should get myself hanged. Haven't I said so?"
"But what of that-being a patriot? Why not, like another Curtius, jump into the gulf, since you believe that your country would benefit by your death?"
M. Danton showed signs of exasperation. "Because my country will benefit more by my life.
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