During the colloquy a certain man
named Rosier, a former soldier who had deserted twice, and who is
now in command of the National Guard, seizes M. Guillin by the
throat; the old captain defends himself; presents a pistol at the
man, which misses fire, and then, throwing the fellow off, withdraws
into the house, closing the door behind him. - Soon after this, the
tocsin sounds in the neighborhood, thirty parishes start up, and two
thousand men arrive. Madame Guillin, by entreaties, succeeds in
having delegates appointed, chosen by the crowd, to inspect the
chateau. These delegates examine the apartments, and declare that
they can find nothing but the arms ordinarily kept on hand. This
declaration is of no effect: the multitude, whose excitement is
increased by waiting, feel their strength, and have no idea of
returning empty-handed. A volley is fired, and the chateau windows
are riddled with balls. As a last effort Madame Guillin, with her
two children in her arms, comes out, and going to the municipal
officers, calls upon them to do their duty.
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