| 单词 | Danton |
| 例句 | Danton’s Death was opening in less than forty-eight hours, and they had a late-night rehearsal scheduled. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Not long afterward, Orson Welles took a break from his Danton’s Death rehearsal to call the studio. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z One read Welles’s lines, because Orson was at a theatre several blocks away directing rehearsals for the latest Mercury play, Danton’s Death. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z The boys’ talk quickly wore thin, and Reynie was just about to give up and go study when Jackson’s voice boomed down the corridor: “Corliss Danton! There you are!” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z And so Sticky focused on Corliss Danton, who was back in class this morning, looking no worse for wear. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Having given his instructions, Welles hurried out of his hotel room to return to the Danton's Death rehearsal. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z Formerly friends, they are at odds when “Danton’s Death” starts, at the height of the Reign of Terror, in 1794. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z In true 19th-century fashion, “Danton’s Death” is a clash between “great men,” heroes and antiheroes, who frequently launch into lyrical monologues about blood and death. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Stephens also underscores Danton's personal guilt at his part in the September massacres of 1792. Theatre review 2010-07-23T00:13:00Z Even at school, Robespierre was moody; even in prison, Danton comes up with a rolling phrase or two. Anne Boleyn; Danton's Death; The Prince of Homburg 2010-07-31T23:06:00Z It contains some of the most nakedly emotional prose this stinging and insolent writer ever committed to paper, in a chapter about the suicide of his estranged son, Danton, a sculptor, at 34. Review: In Robert Hughes’s ‘The Spectacle of Skill,’ an Aesthete’s Unsparing Eye 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z Michael Grandage, who is currently directing his revised adaptation of Danton's Death for the National Theatre, agrees. Howard Brenton 2010-07-09T23:05:00Z But, while Stephens admirably embodies Danton's anti-heroic aspect, there is a perverse grandeur to the man whom Carlyle dubbed the "Titan of the Revolution" which subtly eludes him. Theatre review 2010-07-23T00:13:00Z Claire notices that Danton, the Duke’s valet, has the same birthmark on his hand that she remembers from the attack. ‘Outlander’ Season 2, Episode 11: Off With His Head 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z “During the war, there was no silver available. It was all being used for the munitions and the war effort, so there was nothing available,” Danton told the BBC in 2019. Danton, who taught ballet until late in life, dies at 102 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z His presence gave this gripping revolutionary thriller a subversive subtext: Danton and his followers are played by French actors, while the villainous Robespierre and his allies are played by Poles. Remembering Andrzej Wajda, Unflinching Observer of Modern Poland 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z “Ashes and Diamonds,” “Man of Marble” and “Danton” are all great movies, and Mr. Wajda made a half-dozen others that are first-rate. Remembering Andrzej Wajda, Unflinching Observer of Modern Poland 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Danton publicly suggested that the state consider executing only those clearly guilty of crimes. Perspective | Trump says he’s the victim of a witch hunt. These politicians were treated worse. 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Sadler’s Wells Ballet and The International Ballet were also starting and Danton plunged in. Danton, who taught ballet until late in life, dies at 102 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z In the wake of these works, Büchner’s Danton, a drunk with a death wish who wallows in self-pity and ends up guillotined, is hardly captivating. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z A celebration of Danton’s life will be held March 20 at South Mississippi Ballet Theatre in Hattiesburg. Danton, who taught ballet until late in life, dies at 102 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z She considers it for a moment before stabbing Danton. ‘Outlander’ Season 2, Episode 11: Off With His Head 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z Danton's Death Olivier, London Until 14 October Box office: 020-7452 3000 The virtue of Büchner's original is that it offers a portrait of a society. Theatre review 2010-07-23T00:13:00Z By excluding the people, however, this version thins the dramatic texture and turns the play into a character study: one in which the sensual, death-haunted, strangely passive Danton confronts the repressed, life-fearing, remorselessly active Robespierre. Theatre review 2010-07-23T00:13:00Z On paper, it makes sense to have “Danton’s Death” in the Comédie-Française repertoire. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z She won a scholarship to the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, and made her stage debut in 1938 in crowd scenes in Orson Welles's Mercury theatre production of Danton's Death by Georg Büchner. Betty Garrett obituary 2011-02-13T18:19:53Z In the play, Danton is as hedonistic as Robespierre is inflexible; Robespierre is also ready to sacrifice anyone to the virtuous new republic — starting with Danton, whose relative moderation he has grown to despise. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Before Doug negotiated his way into the chief of staff position vacated by Remy Danton, Seth, the communications chief, lobbied for the job. ‘House of Cards’: 5 Things to Remember Before Watching Season 4 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Last year we also said goodbye to Ali’s best-known incarnation: Remy Danton, smooth political operator and foil to Kevin Spacey in House Of Cards. From House Of Cards to Moonlight, why Mahershala Ali is having a moment 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z When he was 100, Danton flew back to England and received the Genée International Ballet Competition silver medal he had won in 1942. Danton, who taught ballet until late in life, dies at 102 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Canon fodder at the Donmar As noted above regarding Danton's Death, there's zero hope of New Yorkers seeing theatrical obscurities such as Heinrich von Kleist's Prince of Homburg. My theatrical busman's holiday in London: what am I missing? 2010-08-16T08:35:00Z Danton is the showier role and Toby Stephens invests it with his own charisma and brings out the character's central contradiction: he both seeks to defy death and surrender to it. Theatre review 2010-07-23T00:13:00Z Danton danced with touring ensembles across Europe, Australia, Asia and South America, and appeared with companies including Paris Opera Ballet and the National Ballet of Australia. Danton, who taught ballet until late in life, dies at 102 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The result, which is laced with literary references, dramatizes the rivalry between two revolutionary leaders, Georges Danton and Maximilien Robespierre. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z And at the National, Mr. Grandage has directed a compressed version of “Danton’s Death,” Büchner’s dense study of clashing ideas of liberty during the Reign of Terror in Paris. London Theater Journal: The Serious Season 2010-08-02T16:20:00Z “Danton’s Death” culminates with the appearance, center stage, of a gold-rimmed guillotine that is almost as high as the walls around it. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “It was absolutely ridiculous. I had 18 months behind me of training and I was dancing principal roles with a leading ballerina,” Danton told the Hattiesburg American in 2019. Danton, who taught ballet until late in life, dies at 102 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z With Ms. Emerson, who died in 2003, Mr. Hughes had a son, Danton, from whom he was estranged after he and Ms. Emerson divorced in 1981. Robert Hughes, Art Critic Whose Writing Was Elegant and Contentious, Dies at 74 2012-08-07T03:48:42Z His “Danton and Robespierre,” a seething drama set in the French Revolution, had 40 solo roles, a chorus of 250 and an orchestra of 150. John Eaton, Composer and Electronic Innovator, Dies at 80 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z When you think of the French Revolution, you think of Voltaire and Danton and the pathos and excess of Marie Antoinette. Three books on the revolutions that America's uprising helped spawn 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z “They’ve always been working class champions, a band that roots for the underdog,” Danton said. Southern band takes on Trump as impeachment vote nears 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z There are only a handful of women in “Danton’s Death,” and when they appear, they talk about men, or listen to them. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Danton, a sculptor who lived outside of Sydney, killed himself in 2002, at the age of 34. Robert Hughes, Art Critic Whose Writing Was Elegant and Contentious, Dies at 74 2012-08-07T03:48:42Z The Hattiesburg American reported Danton moved to Petal, Mississippi, in the 1990s because he enjoyed the slower-paced lifestyle. Danton, who taught ballet until late in life, dies at 102 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Georges Danton, French revolutionary : Danton helped overthrow the monarchy and began the Reign of Terror. Perspective | Trump says he’s the victim of a witch hunt. These politicians were treated worse. 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z However, the debate has moved beyond what some would call an act of betrayal by the star of French films such as Cyrano de Bergerac and Danton. Gérard Depardieu's tax move to Belgium divides France 2012-12-22T12:05:39Z Danton, a lawyer by training, was notoriously unattractive after catching smallpox as a child and having his face mauled by a bull. Review: A Far-From-Revolutionary ‘Danton’s Death’ 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z With goals from Danton Heinen and Bryan Rust, the Penguins earned a point in a sixth consecutive game and trail Washington by just a single point in the standings. Ovechkin scores, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Pittsburgh’s Danton Heinen also scored, following up on his three-point performance Tuesday against Florida, and Crosby had an assist on Rust’s tying goal. Ovechkin scores, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Kapanen collected a pass in front from Danton Heinen and shoveled it past Ullmark’s glove as he was falling to his knees 8:40 into the second period for the Penguins’ early lead. DeBrusk scores two in third period as Bruins beat Penguins in Winter Classic 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z With time running out in the first period, the Penguins evened the score on a goal by Danton Heinen, which was only credited to the Penguins after a replay review. Rangers Beat the Penguins in Game 7 in Overtime 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z Danton Belucio, who has served in the Army for three years, said he looked forward to going on his first deployment. More US troops deploy overseas in wake of Ukraine invasion 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The next year, his first wife, the former Sally Danton, and their two young children, Walter Jr. and Pamela, died in a house fire at the family home in Mount Vernon. Walter R. Mears, Pulitzer-winning reporter featured in classic book on campaign journalists, dies at 87 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z The Terror claimed not only the famous, such as Danton and Marie Antoinette, the widowed queen. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Danton Heinen has been fantastic this season and is on the verge of a breakout. Week 9 NHL power rankings: Bold predictions for all 32 teams 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Luis Danton, 20, a student and president of the soccer society at Nottingham Trent University, called the situation “mad” and said the team is planning to join the boycott. ‘Needle spiking’ of women in Britain stirs alarm over new kind of assault 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z The playmaker still racked up 29 assists this season despite finishing the year on a line with Danton Heinen and Sonny Milano, two 24-year-old recent additions with a combined 59 career NHL goals. Ducks’ offensive woes extend to rare 2-year playoff drought 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z The Bruins traded Danton Heinen to Anaheim on Monday for Ritchie, who flew to Boston that night and was on the ice the next morning for an optional skate. Ritchie has goal, assist in Bruins’ 4-3 win over Stars 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Danton’s friends in the National Convention, afraid to defend him, joined in condemning him. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Danton most of all is made real, a man of fear and hope, desire and equivocation. My favourite Mantel: by Margaret Atwood, Colm Tóibín, Anne Enright and more 2020-02-22T05:00:00Z “They’ve always been working class champions, a band that roots for the underdog,” Danton said. Southern band takes on Trump as impeachment vote nears 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z Danton Goei, portfolio manager of the Davis International fund, said more attractive valuations are pushing him into Asian stocks and multi-national companies that are positioned to benefit from domestic consumption in India and China. International stocks to outperform U.S. in 2020: investors 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Danton Heinen and Brad Marchand scored for the Bruins, who have lost three in a row for the first time this season. NHL roundup: Kane, Blackhawks outscore Leafs 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Forward Danton Heinen is staying with the Boston Bruins after signing a two-year contract on Tuesday. Bruins sign Heinen to two-year deal 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z The Bruins’ alternate captain struggled to get a handle on Danton Heinen’s return feed through the slot, but still got enough on the shot to beat a sprawling Luongo. Bergeron, Bruins rally past Panthers to extend points streak 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z His lobbyist Remy Danton in “House of Cards” was a clever, reticent charmer who navigated the insecurities and desires of those at the center of power in Washington. Oscars: Mahershala Ali wins his second Academy Award for ‘Green Book’ 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z He played dozens of roles across film, television and theater before gaining widespread attention as industry lobbyist Remy Danton on Netflix series “House of Cards.” Mahershala Ali wins supporting actor Oscar for 'Green Book' 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z She is survived by her two sons from her marriage to actor/director Ray Danton and her four grandchildren. Black Lagoon actress Julie Adams dies 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z As Danton, who knew something about changing the world, put it: “We need audacity, and yet more audacity, and always audacity!” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez knows yesterday’s radicalism can become tomorrow’s common sense | Jeff Sparrow 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z In the 1770s and 1780s, everybody from future French revolutionary Georges Danton to Benjamin Franklin pored over this sweeping survey of world history and colonization. 'Beware the affluence of gold': on reading Diderot in the age of Trump 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z He is known for his wide range, which includes dramas, comedies and historical recreations — he played the fiery revolutionary figure Danton in a memorable 1983 film — and is known to be a bon vivant. Gérard Depardieu Under Investigation After Rape Accusation 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Bolton opens his memoir with a quote from the French revolutionary Georges Danton: “Audacity, and more audacity, and always audacity, and the nation will be saved.” Opinion | Trump’s war cabinet is now complete 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z Riley Nash tied it with his eighth of the season at 7:54 with assists to David Backes and Danton Heinen. Bruins rout Rangers 6-1 for 18th win in 23 games 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z With the Islanders pressing for the tying goal, Danton Heinen hit the empty net with 41.2 seconds remaining in the game. Highlights of Saturday's NHL games 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z As men continue to die unnecessarily at the National Penitentiary, Port-au-Prince chief prosecutor Danton Leger has been holding mass burials for prisoners, purchasing caskets and flower arrangements. Prosecutors say malnutrition killing inmates in Haiti jails 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z Danton Williams, 10, also attended the Special Santa Train with his parents and two younger siblings. Special Santa Trains bring Christmas to kids battling cancer 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z Boston’s Danton Heinen tied it with 7:29 left in regulation. Hunwick, Holland each score twice, Maple Leafs rout Sabres 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Capital Commissioner Jean Danton Leger confirmed that he issued an order to block the festival, telling a local radio station it was in part to protect Haiti’s “moral and social” values. LGBTQ festival canceled in Haiti amid threats, gov't order 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z With the Islanders pressing for the tying goal, Danton Heinen hit the empty net with 41.2 seconds remaining in the game. Highlights of Saturday's NHL games 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z Capital Commissioner Jean Danton Leger confirmed that he issued an order to block the festival, telling a local radio station it was in part to protect Haiti's "moral and social" values. LGBTQ festival canceled in Haiti amid threats, gov't order 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z Not only does Danton love trains, but the museum allowed him to engineer a ride for his birthday, which falls on Dec. 24. Special Santa Trains bring Christmas to kids battling cancer 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z “It’s a way of keeping her with me,” said Jillian Danton, 17, who wore the dress to her junior prom at Arlington High School in April. Traveling prom dress sisterhood honors friend lost to cancer 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z In a recent market commentary, portfolio managers Christopher Davis and Danton Goei pointed to financial services as an out-of-favor area of the market boasting companies with strong finances and business prospects. Funds Clobbered by Rout in Financial Stocks 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z “It just looked like there was a goalie there somewhere,” the former Alabama-Huntsville coach Danton Cole said. The Rangers’ Cam Talbot Proves Himself, Over and Over 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z The programme will feature interviews with dancers of the period, including Henry Danton, talking about rehearsing and performing during the Blitz. Rediscovered Fonteyn footage to air 2014-02-14T04:00:51Z “Work the brain; the science is there,” said Danton Cole, in his fourth season as the coach of USA Hockey’s U-18 team. Asteroids on Ice: Video Game Helps Young Players Develop Skills 2013-12-23T04:30:56Z “This is a historical moment,” said Troy Danton, 36, chief executive officer of the ArcView Group. Trying to Sell Wall Street on the Value of Marijuana 2013-06-15T00:57:56Z As he is led to the guillotine, Danton tells his executioners, “Show my head to the people — it is worth seeing.” Op-Ed Contributor: A Frenchman Dreams of Russia 2013-01-10T00:51:35Z He married the American artist Doris Downes in 2001 but, the next year, tragedy struck when Danton, the son of an earlier marriage, killed himself at the age of 34. Robert Hughes: 'He took no prisoners' 2012-08-07T13:43:42Z His fingers multiply at the ends of his hands; I should think so—Danton made him ten at each hand. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z Personally, Rochefort is not qualified to be a demagogue in the sense that Danton was a demagogue, and he can make no pretension to be a revolutionary leader of a high class. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z France went wild, France lost her head, and neither Danton nor Robespierre checked the extravagances of the people. The Everlasting Arms 2012-03-22T02:00:37.327Z One of Mr. Depardieu’s best-known roles is as Georges Danton, the revolutionary leader consumed by the events he helped incite. Op-Ed Contributor: A Frenchman Dreams of Russia 2013-01-10T00:51:35Z When the judges asked him his name, residence, etc., he answered, "My name is Danton; my dwelling will soon be in annihilation; but my name will live in the Pantheon of history!" The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z Carlyle really thought Mirabeau made the Revolution and Michelet thought it was Danton. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z Apart from documents, support is given to this view by the fact that on the morrow of the fall of the monarchy Danton is found in the important post of minister of justice. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z It seemed that the brain of Danton, ever fertile in inventing outrageous and unbearable measures, had hatched a new scheme. When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z Moreover, the Septembriseurs—Robespierre, Danton, Marat and their lesser satellites—realized that not only their influence but their safety depended on keeping the Revolution alive. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z Its Committee of Public Safety, the supreme secret council of the Convention, included men like Danton, Marat, and Robespierre. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z If a drop of blood stains the hand of a murderer, oceans of gore do not make innocent the Dantons. Martyria or Andersonville Prison 2011-10-22T02:00:28.563Z There has always been much dispute as to Danton’s share in this dreadful transaction. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z They are furious at him for causing Danton's death,—his closest friend, mind you!—and something is going to happen. When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z Robespierre was an acrid fanatic, and unlike Danton, who only cared to secure the practical results of the Revolution, he had a moral and religious ideal which he intended to force on the nation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z In the Assembly, Marat, Legendre and others openly demanded the slaughter of the priests, while Danton, the Minister of Justice, was appointed to see that the project was executed. The War Upon Religion Being an Account of the Rise and Progress of Anti-christianism in Europe 2011-12-24T03:07:55.507Z Many allegations against Robespierre have been disproved He tried to save Danton and Camille Desmoulins, and did save seventy-three deputies whose death the potentates of the Committee of Public Safety had planned. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z This short period of nineteen months was practically the life of Danton, so far as the world is concerned with him. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z The other was that Danton, the great original Terrorist leader had perished on the scaffold as far back as April. When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z Meanwhile the Committee of Public Safety, inspired by Danton, strove to rebuild the French administrative system. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z With others he strained his eyes to see the Coming Man; with others he sees formidable Danton glaring at Lafayette; and presently sees advancing softly between them the sentimental, philanthropic—Robespierre. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z Certainly they will if the new chieftain is Danton, who under his radical rage hides a heart. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z When all executive power was conferred upon a committee of public safety, Danton had been one of the nine members of whom that body was originally composed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Oh, Danton was a cool one, and he died bravely! When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z While Danton kept power Terrorism remained imperfect, for Danton, although unscrupulous, did not love cruelty and kept in view a return to normal government. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Danton signed with a third-tier Swedish club in the summer after his parole ended, lifting restrictions on his travel. Jail changes Danton's outlook on life, hockey 2011-09-21T21:22:14Z With Danton, Paine had been on friendly terms, though he described as "rose water" the author's pleadings against the guillotine. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z Danton, unlike the Girondins, accepted the fury of popular passion as an inevitable incident in the work of deliverance. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Santerre is at the head of it, and Danton, of course, at the bottom! When a Cobbler Ruled a King 2012-01-15T03:00:13.430Z But soon after Danton had ceased to be a member of the Committee of Public Safety Robespierre was elected, and now became the most powerful man in France. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Danton played college hockey in Canada for two years after his release from prison. Jail changes Danton's outlook on life, hockey 2011-09-21T21:22:14Z On May 6th, Paine wrote to Danton a letter brought to light by Taine, who says: "Compared with the speeches and writings of the time, it produces the strangest effect by its practical good sense." The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z Danton, in short, had the instinct of the statesman. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Former NHL player Mike Danton was sent to prison for plotting to take a life. Gallinari to play in Italy 2011-09-21T03:40:05Z Mirabeau had the stuff of a great statesman, and Danton was capable of statesmanship. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Danton made headlines this week for rushing to the aid of a teammate during a game in Sweden. Jail changes Danton's outlook on life, hockey 2011-09-21T21:22:14Z Possibly Danton and Marat compared their letters, and the latter got it into his head that hostility to this American, anxious only to cross the ocean, could be of no advantage to him. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z Danton, immediately after the fall of the Girondins, had thrown himself with extraordinary energy into the work to be done. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Danton dropped to the ice as well, waited for Bengtsson's jaw to unclench and shoved his hand into his teammate's mouth to stop him from choking on his own tongue. Gallinari to play in Italy 2011-09-21T03:40:05Z Danton can hardly be acquitted of connivance at them. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Danton was convicted in a failed murder-for-hire plot in 2004, and wrote on his blog that "one of the luxuries" of his jail stint was the chance to become a certified first aid responder. Mike Danton uses prison skills to save teammate 2011-09-20T11:23:09Z Under such menaces the majority for sparing Louis shrank with the New Year; French pride arose, and with Danton was eager to defy despots by tossing to them the head of a king. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z Danton was not a great practical administrator and contriver, like Carnot, for instance. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Brinvilliers laughed at those who were to torture her to death, and De la Barre and Danton cracked jokes and improvised puns upon the very edge of their untimely graves. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z Danton strove to unite all partisans of the Revolution in defence of the country; but the Girondins, detesting his character and fearing his ambition, Fall of the Girondins. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Danton said he realized quickly that Bengtsson was in danger of choking on his tongue. Mike Danton uses prison skills to save teammate 2011-09-20T11:23:09Z "Citoyen Danton: "As you read English, I write this letter to you without parsing it through the hands of a translator. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z They wished to push destruction to limits which even the most ardent sympathizers with the Revolution condemn now, and which Danton condemned then, as extravagant and senseless. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Danton had him named minister of justice in 1792, and in this capacity had entrusted to him what he called the commission affreuse of communicating to Louis XVI. his sentence of death. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z Had Robespierre possessed Danton’s energy, the result might have been doubtful. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Danton was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty in a plot that prosecutors said targeted David Frost, Danton's former junior coach who went on to become his mentor and agent. Mike Danton uses prison skills to save teammate 2011-09-20T11:23:09Z Danton spent the past two seasons with the Saint Mary's Huskies in Canadian university hockey after serving five years in a U.S. prison for a failed murder-for-hire plot. Lochte adds to gold-medal haul 2011-07-30T03:22:04Z And Danton seems to have shown a singular heedlessness. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Danton spent the past two seasons with the Saint Mary’s Huskies in Canadian university hockey after serving five years in a U.S. prison for a failed murder-for-hire plot. Long way from NHL: Mike Danton resumes pro hockey career with third-tier Swedish team 2011-07-29T19:52:44Z Even Danton had been forced to resign office when he was elected a member. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Had he lived in the first French Revolution, he had ranked with Mirabeau and Danton. Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:20.507Z U.S. prosecutors said Danton's intended target in the murder-for-hire plot was David Frost, his agent at the time. Lochte adds to gold-medal haul 2011-07-30T03:22:04Z When the Jacobin club was “purified” in the winter, Danton’s name would have been struck out as a moderate if Robespierre had not defended him. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z He was chosen by Danton as his private secretary, and sat in the National Convention. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z Danton and his friends were executed on the 5th of April. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z A leader, indeed, they soon find, but he is not a Danton. The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt 2011-05-24T02:00:12.183Z But Danton suggested to the National Parole Board in 2009 the target was his father, with whom he has been estranged. Lochte adds to gold-medal haul 2011-07-30T03:22:04Z Yet though he had been warned of the lightning that was thus playing round his head, Danton did not move. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Dumouriez, disappointed in his Belgian projects, gave grounds for all kinds of suspicion, as that of Mirabeau had formerly done, and led the Gironde to propose the new government which they had refused to Danton. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Danton, when he felt power slipping from his hands, had retired from public business to his native town of Arcis-sur-Aube. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Such a man, reduced to silence, would, like Danton gagged, find a gesture, a cry, which should pierce the walls and hurl his anathema at the head of the tribunal. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The target wasn't identified in the agreed-to facts that were part of the court record when Danton pleaded. Lochte adds to gold-medal haul 2011-07-30T03:22:04Z At last Billaud Varenne, the most prominent spirit of the committee after Robespierre, succeeded in gaining Robespierre over to his designs against Danton. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z This meant a hard task for the first Committee of Public Safety and its chief Danton. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Before the Revolutionary Tribunal Danton defended himself with such energy that St Just took means to have him silenced. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z His entry, preceded by the famous manifesto of the Duke of Brunswick, was ostentatious to a degree, but his departure, accompanied by Danton and Dumouriez, was accomplished without sound of trumpet or drum. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Danton and Marat sang that to the music of the guillotine,” said the Governor, a little bit contemptuously. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z On the 30th of March Danton, Desmoulins and others of the party were suddenly arrested. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z To the departments that were hostile to the dictatorship of Paris, and the tyranny of Danton or Robespierre, it promised the referendum, an executive of twenty-four citizens, universal suffrage, and the free exercise of religion. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Among the middle class there already existed a party, consisting of men like Danton or Camille Desmoulins, which was prepared to go much further than any of the leaders of the Assembly. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Danton declared the secret of the French Revolution was audacity, and audacity, and again audacity, but what you need today is vigilance repeated ad infinitum. Psycho-Phone Messages 2011-03-27T02:00:12.363Z And first," pursued Danton, indicating Lafayette with a gesture of contempt, "and first I interpellate Monsieur Lafayette, here present. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Danton displayed such vehemence before the revolutionary tribunal, that his enemies feared lest he should excite the crowd in his favour. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Danton, a master of diplomatic and military operations, had to avoid any rupture with the Commune. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Danton and his friends were assisted in their work by the fear of invasion, for the allied army was at length mustering on the frontier. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z In another month Danton and Camille des Moulins were no more! and fell with many others who were obnoxious to the tyrant; and again I wished that I had not seen or heard them. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z Citizens," continued Danton, "in order to save France, the people must take great satisfaction, and establish radical reforms. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z His assent to the execution of Danton had deprived him of the single great force that might have supported him against the committee. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Danton and the Mountain responded by decreeing the unity and indivisibility of the Republic, in order to emphasize the suspicions of federalism which weighed upon the Girondins. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z The character of Danton appeals to that sense in man which is interested in action, and which in the field of letters takes the form of drama. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z Juan heard one of the party call two of the others Hébert and Danton; and he made an excuse to come in and tell me which was which. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z Lafayette stepped upon the platform just vacated by Danton. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Bibliography.—Sources for the life of Danton abound in the national archives and in the columns of the Moniteur. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Despite this Reign of Terror Danton failed; he could neither dominate foes within nor divide those without. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Danton was essentially a compound of two powerful characters in man. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z I looked at them, and was mortified to find that Danton was so pleasant-looking. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z Robespierre, Danton, and Billaud-Varenne were farsighted enough to detect the conspiracy hidden beneath these ostensible preparations for war. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z There is a short “Life of Danton” in Morse Stephens’ Principal Speeches, cited above. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z The followers of H�bert wanted to push forward the movement of May 31, 1793, in order to become masters in their turn; while those of Danton were by way of arresting it. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z There is some truth in this; but the method would not have been possible had he not also invented, in company with Danton, and supported after Danton left power, a universal system of conscription. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z Juan was, however, a little relieved by the entrance of Danton, who spoke to him as an old acquaintance; on which Robespierre turned to Danton and said, "Then you know these people?" A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z Danton, on his part, thunders in the club of the Cordeliers; and the next day this patriotic district posts its manifesto demanding a march on Versailles. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z It was not until 1792 that Danton came into the prominence of a great revolutionary chief. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Despite the efforts of Danton and the Committee of Public Safety, the arrest of the Girondins sealed the victory of the Mountain. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z He had his opportunity given him by Danton in December 1793—seven months before his own catastrophe. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z A man of the name of Beauvais was executed with Danton and other supposed conspirators in the preceding April. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z Almost as soon as Robespierre left the tribunal, there were seen to enter the hall first Danton, a man of energy and action, and then Lafayette. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The share which Danton had in inspiring and directing this momentous rising is very obscure. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z An ardent patriot and republican, her relations with Danton resembled those of Marie Antoinette with Mirabeau, in each case a woman spoilt by flattery, enraged at indifference. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z Robespierre might have saved Danton: he preferred to let him be sacrificed. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z These, then, are the great hordes who clustered around Danton, Robespierre, and Marat. Socialism and the Social Movement in the 19th Century 2011-02-09T03:00:48.103Z Danton, though also young and of athletic build, was careless of dress. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z There is no positive evidence that Danton directly instigated the insurrection of the 31st of May and the 2nd of June, which ended in the purge of the Convention and the proscription of the Girondins. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z The repute of liberal notions or politics at that day stamped you as a democrat and atheist If you sided with a popular measure, you were deemed capable of all the crimes of a 'Danton.' The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z Though Bar�re and Danton both protested in public, it was in reality their politics that conquered with Paris. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z The one trod in the paths of Danton: the other followed in the footsteps of Robespierre. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z Thus did Danton, while sharing the same suspicion, nevertheless incline toward war, asking only that before the declaration of hostilities, the Assembly should scan closely the intentions of Louis XVI. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Danton’s robust, energetic and impetuous temperament made him the natural leader in such a quarter. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Mike Danton says he wants to return to the NHL more than five years after he was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the Unites States. With parole ending, Mike Danton eyes NHL return 2011-01-19T22:15:15Z Danton and his colleagues—including Desmoulins, the journalist of the Revolution and the chief publicist who promoted the days of July 1789—were executed in the first week of April 1794. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z "You see, it has come at last even to me," said Danton quietly. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z "If it were a question of deciding whether, actually, we were to have war, I would answer, Yes," declared Danton in turn. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Danton was not elected to it, and his party was at this time only strong enough to procure for him a very subordinate post in the government of the Parisian municipality. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Danton, G. J., becomes head of the Jacobin commune, i. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) 2011-01-05T03:00:52.520Z It was the genius of Danton, as we now know, that chiefly organised the withdrawal of what might still have been a dangerous invading force. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z Danton eyed the president with a sneer upon his lips, which he made no attempt to conceal. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z The choice of Danton as Minister of Justice testified to the sudden change of mind on the part of the majority of the popular Representatives. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Even in those days, when so many men were so astonishing in their eloquence, Danton stands out as a master of commanding phrase. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Elected to the Convention by the department of the Ardennes, he sat among the Montagnards, but without following any one leader, either Danton or Robespierre. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z On the 10th of July the Convention summoned to its bar Westermann, the friend of Danton, who had just suffered defeat at the hands of the western rebels. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z "You are accused of winning a battle," said Danton with a laugh,—"a rare event in these days." Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Citizen Representatives,' continued Danton, 'we ask of you to concur with us in directing this heroic movement of the people. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Danton was a member; resigning the ministry of justice, he took a foremost part in the deliberations and proceedings of the Convention, until his execution in April 1794. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z "Hopefully it keeps us in the national conversation and if nothing else reminds people that we are an independent team and we're looking for a home," coach Danton Cole said. Ala.-Huntsville seeks more than Frozen 4 berth 2010-03-26T19:55:00Z In front of it there is a statue of Danton, a native of the town. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" "With the permission of the committee I leave my case in the hands of a member of the convention, Citizen Danton," said Tournay. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z The massive energy of Danton seemed to seize upon every spirit; it roused to its highest pitch their sacred love of country, and reawakened the ardor of vengeance. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The Girondins dreaded the people who had sent Danton to the Convention; and they insisted on seeing on his hands the blood of the prison massacres of September. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z But he at once checked himself, saying, "I have read French history as well as English; I must remember Danton, and show no weakness." Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude The fomenters of disturbance and the friends of anarchy were the party of the Mountain, at the head of which were Robespierre, Danton, Marat, &c. Lives of Celebrated Women Cross-examined by Danton, he admitted reluctantly that he could not swear to the identity of the accused, but felt certain it was he. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z You may be sure that General Bonaparte, for all his military renown, would never have dared affront Vergniaud, Danton, or Robespierre, had they been in the Council of Five Hundred. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The Girondins were irreconcilable, and made Danton the object of deadly attack. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z It began with suspicion of the Girondins; but suspicion of Danton and Robespierre soon followed. The Book of This and That Danton leads all; Robespierre is his puppet; Marat holds his torch and dagger; this ferocious tribune reigns, and we are his slaves until the moment when we shall become his victims. Lives of Celebrated Women Danton dismissed him with a contemptuous wave of the hand, and Lebœuf retired, outwardly discomfited and purple of face, yet with a certain inward sense of relief that the examination was over. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z The Commune, through Tallien's organ, approved the massacre; finally, Danton also approved it, Danton, the Minister of Justice, elected by the Assembly. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z When the Revolution broke out, it found Danton following his profession with apparent success, leading a cheerful domestic life, and nourishing his intelligence on good books. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z I have listened to him often in the Chamber, at socialist congresses, at meetings held on behalf of oppressed nations; he even did me the honor of presenting my Danton to the people of Paris. Above the Battle He joined the Jacobins, and co�perated with Robespierre, Marat, and Danton. Lives of Celebrated Women Tournay mechanically put the paper in his pocket, and followed Danton into the house, upon the giant uttering the laconic invitation:— "Come in." Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Danton appeared before the Assembly, graphically pictured to it its perils and resources, and besought it to take vigorous measures. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z In this genuinely political task Danton was prominent. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z I always helped drink any healths that was proposed—specially Citizen Danton’s who’d cut off King Louis’ head. Rewards and Fairies The "audacity" of Danton passed into the mind and tactics of Dumouriez. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 "You have not said a word about the prompt dismissal of the charges against me," said Tournay, as they entered the dingy room which served Danton for office as well as salon. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Such was the opinion held by Robespierre, St. Just, Condorcet, Carnot, Danton, several Girondins, and, in fact, the great majority of the house. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z After these forces had shaken down the throne, and then, by driving away the Girondins, had made room for a vigorous government, Danton perceived the expediency of making all haste to an orderly state. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z A little will, a little of that essential quality, audacity, which, according to Danton, is the last word of politics. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty Danton, the only minister who possessed any authority over Dumouriez, was in the secret of these negotiations. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 Danton doubled up his arm once more till the muscles swelled into great knots upon it. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z That would be a slander on it; but these, Robespierre, St. Just, Danton and the other Jacobins, are unfortunately in the minority. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z So did Robespierre and Danton by the cruel ambition which actuated them. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 Who are the accomplices of Danton and Marat in organizing the massacres? Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty "The blood of Danton is choking him," cried Gamier de l'Aude. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 Without even looking at him, Danton interrupted the witness. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z In his pages Marat, Danton and Robespierre walk to their doom with head erect, clean from the smut slung at them by their bourgeois enemies, for whom they were going too far. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Marat, Danton, and Robespierre were the blood-stained leaders of this wild and furious faction. Josephine Makers of History Even Danton, the man of "audacity," did not show himself until after the last shot had been fired. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty Climax of the Reign of Terror in France; fall and death of Danton; Robespierre and the Jacobin Club both fall. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 The next day Danton was taken to the conciergerie and to his trial, and the day following to the guillotine. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Neither Danton nor Robespierre, the two great lights of the "Mountain," dreamed of making a leap into the void of a society without government. Anarchism A Criticism and History of the Anarchist Theory Their monstrous faith is summed up in the words of Saint-Just which close my tragedy Danton: "The nations slay one another that God may live." The Forerunners Why did that marplot, Danton, come with his untimely massacres to destroy such brilliant projects and banish such delightful dreams? Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty Citoyen Danton: As you read English, I write this letter to you without passing it through the hands of a translator. The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 "Are you not going to give Colonel Tournay twelve hours longer in which to appear in person?" persisted Danton. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Charlotte was not aware that Marat was but the tool of Danton and Robespierre. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. By the end of March not only were H�bert and the leaders of the extreme party guillotined, but their opponents, Danton, Desmoulins and the best of the moderates, were arrested. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" In 1789, the most ardent revolutionists, Marat, Danton, Robespierre, were all royalists. Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty But the big man rose like a frisky mountain in earthquake and called: “Hello there, Danton–going to shake down the furnace fires of revolution this morning, I understand.” In the Heart of a Fool Danton bent forward and looked out into the street to ascertain the cause. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Do I, for instance, look like a Marat or a Danton? A Modern Symposium Desmoulins took an active part on the 10th of August and became secretary to Danton, when the latter became minister of justice. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" Danton and Robespierre fought the bloodthirsty villain H�bert for life, and overthrew him; the H�bertists went to the guillotine like the curs they were. Vigée Le Brun In the porch melee Danton’s side had been painfully slashed. Orphans of the Storm As Danton saw Colonel Tournay he ceased speaking and held out his hand. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Shades of Voltaire and Diderot, of Mirabeau and Danton, listen to this apologist of the faith you despised! Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) Danton left Paris for a little; Desmoulins, however, remained there, appearing occasionally at the Jacobin club. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" The oratory of Danton, like that of Marat, only excited the people to dissatisfaction; they struck down effete institutions, but they were not the men to inaugurate a new society. Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." The landlady, it seemed, was ignorant of Danton’s refuge. Orphans of the Storm The terrible Danton has been sent to the guillotine. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z With Danton there went to the guillotine another Atheist, bright, witty Camille Desmoulins, whose exquisite pen had served the cause well, and whose warm poet's blood was destined to gush out under the fatal knife. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) The success of the brochure, so terrible as to send the leaders of the Gironde to the guillotine, alarmed Danton and the author. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" He had not the towering energy of Marat, nor the gushing eloquence of Danton, neither had he the superstitious devotion to abstract ideas which characterized the whole course of Robespierre's life. Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." “Sh-h, he is still there!” whispered the girl to Danton, with another look through keyhole. Orphans of the Storm Danton resumed his pipe, muttering to himself like some volcano rumbling inwardly,— "Jacques, you can crush him if you will!" Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Danton also, the second Titan of the Revolution, was an Atheist. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) Then sleepy little Danton awoke from its September drowse and was aware that something real had happened. The Shepherd of the North The work which he did as a member, with Sieyès, Danton, Condorcet, and five others, of the little committee named to draft the constitution, was ephemeral. Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle Danton, with a final good-by, went his way. Orphans of the Storm "Ay, that's the question I often ask myself," said Danton, lifting up his mighty arm and looking at it, smiling grimly the while as if he were thinking of Robespierre's sallow face and puny body. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z We do not say that those who do not share our opinion of Buddha, Socrates, Mohammed, Bruno, Cromwell, Danton, or even Plato or Shakespeare, are grovelling materialists and candidates for perdition. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) Ruth Lansing had come twice to the county jail in Danton with his mother to see Jeffrey. The Shepherd of the North Paine and Godwin, Danton and Robespierre might have answered Burke with a reminder that they also were His children. Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle As Danton’s broad back descended down the steps, a vulpine head peered out of the alcove, and Robespierre’s cunning, self-satisfied look showed that he recognized Henriette’s visitant. Orphans of the Storm "Danton is right," said Gaillard, when the colonel had finished his account of the day's proceedings. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z There is this condition to be made here: that Bismarck undoubtedly leaned as far in one direction as the old-line French Revolutionists did in another; Bismarck was an extremist no less than Danton, Marat, Robespierre. Blood and Iron Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck Lieutenant Danton was drawing plans for a redoubt, but he leaned back as Menard entered. The Road to Frontenac Danton, the terrible Danton, took several cups of coffee before mounting the tribune. All About Coffee Danton and the rest of his men face a small army on the closed barrier’s City side. Orphans of the Storm "If the committee recalls our officers from the field upon the eve of battle they must expect our armies to be defeated," Danton remarked dryly. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Danton, Robespierre, Marat, Desmoulins, and other desperate leaders were of this faction. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History “Oh,” said Danton, “then you really want me to?” The Road to Frontenac Danton and Marat urged on these merciless measures of lawless violence. Madame Roland, Makers of History Danton takes the little form in his arms, looks in her eyes, kisses her and tries to make her understand. Orphans of the Storm Tournay walked out of the court accompanied by Danton and through the street to his friend's lodgings, followed by an admiring crowd cheering the hero of Landau. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Among them were the most blood-thirsty, unreasonable, and intolerant men of the time, for Danton, Robespierre, Marat, St. Just, and others of that stamp, affiliated with them. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Danton rose, and walked a few steps away and back. The Road to Frontenac Danton seeks a reconciliation.His failure.Plans of the Jacobins.Fearlessness of Madame Roland. Madame Roland, Makers of History The multitude––caught by Danton’s tensely dramatic announcement––applauds, even as it had jeered and mocked a few moments since. Orphans of the Storm As they passed down the Rue des Cordeli�res and reached the door of Danton's house, a man, issuing from the crowd, brushed closely against Tournay's shoulder. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z It was not long before her intuitions proved correct, for Danton soon showed his jealousy and dislike of the minister, whom he found too honest to tamper with. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History “Is that your reply to an order from your superior officer, Danton?” The Road to Frontenac At the names of Danton, Marat, Robespierre, the ranks opened to make way for these idols of the populace, and shouts of the most enthusiastic greeting fell upon their ears. Madame Roland, Makers of History There was here some trickery or other that Danton sensed. Orphans of the Storm The citizen colonel admits that he escorted a woman to the frontier," Danton went on, "but it was under a passport issued by the Committee of Public Safety. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Men who saw the insidious, selfish qualities of Danton, began to cultivate and conciliate him out of fear of his enmity. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Danton hurried away, and Menard turned to the largest of the three Indians, who wore the brightest blanket, and had a peculiar wampum collar, decorated in mosaic-like beadwork. The Road to Frontenac Upon this tumultuous wave of polluted democracy, now rising with resistless and crested billow, Danton and Robespierre were riding into their terrific power. Madame Roland, Makers of History None of Robespierre’s party wanted to see Danton achieve his errand of mercy––least of all, the vengeful Jacques-Forget-Not!.... Orphans of the Storm Two incidents took place in quick succession during the short walk to Danton's house. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z When Robespierre and Danton disenthralled France, we learn that the guillotine bathed in blood was the emblem of their transition state, from serfs to freemen. Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century “Have you forgotten our talk of this morning, Danton?” The Road to Frontenac We must rouse the whole populace of France," exclaimed Danton, in those tones which now began to thrill so portentously upon the ear of Europe, "and hurl them, en masse, upon our invaders. Madame Roland, Makers of History Danton and his Northern riders are straining every nerve, galloping their steeds furiously––eyes fixed on the seeming-impossible goal. Orphans of the Storm As if to show his indifference to the proceedings, Danton rose from his seat, yawned, and then strolled to the window. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Robespierre, Danton, Marat, Barrière, and the black Dessalines, took this hateful, hissing, stinging, maddening reptile to their bosoms, and they are welcome to its rewards. Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject She knows about us,––who we are, what we are going for––” “Then you have told her, Danton?” The Road to Frontenac Thus Madame Roland, sheltered in the seclusion of her library, met, in spirit, in the fierce struggle of the tribune, Robespierre, Danton, and Marat. Madame Roland, Makers of History “I hear Danton was in a little trouble last night!” gossiped the slick citizen with his landlady. Orphans of the Storm "I will send it to your lodgings the moment it comes in," said Danton, resuming his work. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Gambetta was not the worst of demagogues; there was something in him of Danton, and one might find more recent analogies without confining the researches to France. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century I offered you the chance to go on this mission, Danton, because I believed in you. The Road to Frontenac Danton began to recoil from the gulf opening before him, and wished to return to alliance with the Girondists. Madame Roland, Makers of History Motioning Danton back out of sight she opened the door on the crack, closed it as she slipped through, and encountered the bowing and smirking Robespierre. Orphans of the Storm "Are you going to run away?" asked Danton, still busy over his work. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z The appeal to our literary sense is as strong in The Servile State or Danton as in The Four Men or Mr. Clutterbuck. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work Danton clasped it nervously, mumbling a second apology. The Road to Frontenac Danton, irritated, withdrew, and placed himself by the side of Robespierre. Madame Roland, Makers of History Danton and three of his friends had an errand at the Government that day that took them past the death chamber. Orphans of the Storm Danton looked at him for a moment while he stroked his chin thoughtfully. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z We refer to Mr. Belloc's description of the appearance and character of Danton. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work You are on time, I see; and that is more than we can say for Danton. The Road to Frontenac The majority, however, frowned upon Danton with deep reproaches for such an attack upon a lady. Madame Roland, Makers of History The president, Jacques-Forget-Not, took the cue and acceded to Danton’s request. Orphans of the Storm "Would to God that I had the power to stop it," cried Danton. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Mr. Belloc describes Danton thus:— He was tall and stout, with the forward bearing of the orator, full of gesture and of animation. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work In a moment Danton came back, looking suspiciously at each of them as he stooped to gather another armful of wood. The Road to Frontenac Danton insisted that they must overlook the massacres, and give at least an implied assent to their necessity. Madame Roland, Makers of History As Danton spoke, an influential Royalist, pretending to handclap his sentiments, privately signaled to a number of these “spadassins” or killers. Orphans of the Storm After Danton's pen had labored heavily over a few pages, he exclaimed, "Jacques!" Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Indeed, to the minor conventions Danton always bowed, because he was a man, and because he was eminently sane. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work The priest acquiesced, and they returned to the camp, to find the maid still sitting alone, with a troubled face, and Danton puttering about the fire with a show of keeping himself occupied. The Road to Frontenac Danton, Marat, and Robespierre.Trial of the king.Proposition of Robespierre. Madame Roland, Makers of History Danton who has directed the proletariat is the popular hero. Orphans of the Storm I cannot even wait for a paper which is to be sent to me here by Danton. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z For fury is empty, whereas Danton was full, and his energy was at first the force at work upon a great mass of mind, and later its momentum. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work Menard saw that Father Claude had it in mind to speak to the maid, so he got Danton away on a pretext of looking over the stores. The Road to Frontenac It required peculiar boldness, at that hour, to accuse Robespierre and Danton of crime. Madame Roland, Makers of History The great Revolutionary leader Danton––Minister of Justice in the earlier time––has himself caused to be established the Revolutionary Tribunal for the quick trial of the public’s foes, and the guillotine for the guilty. Orphans of the Storm "Why do you desire it so strongly?" demanded Danton, laying down his pen for the first time. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z It is true that in his serious historical works, Robespierre, Danton, and Marie Antoinette, he introduces more of romance than is commonly admitted by serious writers. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work But may I 93 suggest that it would be well to be firm with Lieutenant Danton? The Road to Frontenac Danton, Marat, and Robespierre were now in the ascendency, riding with resistless power upon the billows of mob violence. Madame Roland, Makers of History “From America’s Congress!” repeated Danton fervently as he eyed the inscription on the scabbard. Orphans of the Storm Ten minutes later he climbed the dark stairway that led to Danton's lodging. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Where Robespierre was a maniac in foreign policy, Danton was more than a sane—he was a just, and even a diplomatic man. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work Menard and Father Claude were both accustomed to take the rapid without carrying, or even unloading, but Danton looked at the swirling water with doubt in his eyes. The Road to Frontenac Robespierre, Danton, Marat, were now the idols of the populace. Madame Roland, Makers of History On his way home from the meeting Danton was attacked in the lonely street. Orphans of the Storm Therefore he became odious to Robespierre who, after the fall of Danton, turned against him, and required Barère to see what he could be charged with. Lectures on the French Revolution When we consider the time, his fortune, and the obvious personal interest in so small and individual a collection, few shelves will be found more interesting than those which Danton delighted to fill. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work Danton turned quickly at the sound of her voice, and a look, half of pain, half of surprise, came over his face as he saw her eagerness. The Road to Frontenac Robespierre and Danton had now broken off all intimacy with Madame Roland and her friends. Madame Roland, Makers of History Ride on yet more fiercely, O Danton and ye fierce Cavalrymen––ride on, e’en past the barrier, if Jacques-Forget-Not and his men do not stay thee. Orphans of the Storm Robespierre, Marat, even Danton, effaced themselves, and expected that the Feuillants would follow up their victory. Lectures on the French Revolution In 1898 The Modern Traveller appeared, and in 1899 he published his first work of outstanding importance—the study of Danton. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work Danton looked stupidly at him and at the maid, who was wiping the water from her face with one hand, and holding tightly to the Captain. The Road to Frontenac The decree was signed by Roland, Minister of the Interior, and countersigned by Danton. Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities As the supreme moment nears, it is well that we should note what is happening with Danton and his Centaurs–– Orphans of the Storm But their manifesto strengthened the hands of Danton, assured the triumph of the violent sections, and suggested the use to which terror may be put in revolutions. Lectures on the French Revolution This reads like a frank confession of the way in which the last page of Danton came to have its place. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work Danton was lying on the ground, but he was not asleep. The Road to Frontenac The building has, however, a certain puissante laideur, as Michelet said of Danton, and is imposing from its very mass, but it is dull and heavy and devoid of all charm and imagination. The Story of Paris Resistlessly the troopers keep their careering course––the talk and gestures are but as the East Wind to tensed Danton, stern-set Captain, and the rest. Orphans of the Storm With Danton and his following we reach the lowest stage of what can still be called the conflict of opinion, and come to bare cupidity and vengeance, to brutal instinct and hideous passion. Lectures on the French Revolution No matter by what violent shocks the author proceeds from Danton to Napoleon, that concluding passage, ending with the shining and magniloquent phrase, "the most splendid of human swords," is a glorious piece of writing. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work “There are not many of them,” said Menard to Danton, as they lay on their sides reloading. The Road to Frontenac Threatened by the monarchies of Europe, united to crush the Revolution, France, in the tremendous words of Danton, flung to the coalesced kings, the head of a king as a gage of battle. The Story of Paris Within the next few minutes––even while the head executioner is making the little victim ready––Danton and his riders reach the barrier on the Guillotine side of Paris. Orphans of the Storm Danton was only a strong man, who wished for a strong government in the interest of the people, and in his own. Lectures on the French Revolution A cursory glance through the pages of Danton and a quite casual perusal of a few of the foot-notes in that book will leave the reader with no doubts on this point. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work Danton crept back to his log for another shot. The Road to Frontenac The apologist of Danton, the champion of the Jacobin Club, he was the one English political writer who believed himself able to find in the throes of the French Revolution valuable examples of public policy. The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 Danton’s cavalry dash madly down the straight and unobstructed road that leads to the Place de la Execution, still a few furlongs distant! Orphans of the Storm Mandat refused to save his life by an act of treachery, and by Danton's order he was shot dead. Lectures on the French Revolution He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work As he drew it back, after firing, he caught a glimpse of Danton’s face, turned toward him with a curious expression. The Road to Frontenac Southey says he actually prevented a duel between Danton and Robespierre by appearing on the ground and remonstrating Pg. 207with them, pointing out that if either fell the cause must suffer. James Watt In the desperate need of a dictatorship to cope against the foreign invasion, Danton procures from the Legislature absolute 133 power for a little inner group, the Committee of Public Safety. Orphans of the Storm Roland and the other Girondin ministers returned to their former posts, and Danton was appointed Minister of Justice by 222 votes. Lectures on the French Revolution Mr. Belloc said of Danton that he possessed a singularly wide view of the Europe in which France stood. Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work The fight went on slowly, wretchedly, shot for shot, Danton himself dragging up a bale of ammunition and serving it to the men. The Road to Frontenac He disapproved alike of Danton's moderation and of the worship of Reason advocated by the commune. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe None of the bloody butchery has been Danton’s. Orphans of the Storm They said, what everybody knew, that Marat was an infamous scoundrel, that Danton had not made his accounts clear when he retired from office on entering the Convention, that Robespierre was a common assassin. Lectures on the French Revolution The Girondists had fallen, and the government of France had passed into the hands of Danton and Robespierre, the leaders of the Jacobins. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. Danton lost the flint from his musket, and crept down 130 the bank to set a new one. The Road to Frontenac Danton, a man of fiery zeal for the republic, who had hitherto enjoyed great popularity with the Jacobins, became tired of bloodshed, and believed that the system of terror was no longer necessary. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe “Well works this Tribunal you established, Danton!” said Robespierre, in glee at the increasing number of executions. Orphans of the Storm Some suspicion remained hanging about Danton, but the assailants used their materials with so little skill that they were worsted in the encounter with Robespierre. Lectures on the French Revolution But, as a certain Frenchman said, "No weakness, Danton!" The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 “Do you see what they are doing?” asked Danton. The Road to Frontenac Thus Bouvard had no doubt that Danton accepted a hundred thousand crowns to bring forward motions that would destroy the Republic; while in Pécuchet's opinion Vergniaud would have asked for six thousand francs a month. Bouvard and Pécuchet A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life He laid hand on Danton’s shoulder, saying: “No, Danton––you endanger your own life!” Orphans of the Storm Information was brought to Pitt, from a source that could be trusted, that Danton would save him for £40,000. Lectures on the French Revolution Unfortunately Danton, the only man who combined strength with some insight into statecraft, was away in Belgium while the crisis developed; and the conduct of affairs rested mainly with Lebrun and his envoy Chauvelin. William Pitt and the Great War Danton was at his heels, and Father Claude, fighting like demons with muskets and knives. The Road to Frontenac Danton, the Mirabeau of the populace, was richer in ideas, and with sudden accesses of imagination thundered in words which tended to action; but in general the Mountain cared more for deeds than words. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. “Give Danton a hearing!” was the murmur among the sansculottes, half awed by his old witchery. Orphans of the Storm When he made up his mind to give the money, Danton replied that it was too late. Lectures on the French Revolution The most influential of these leaders were Danton, Marat, and Robespierre. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges It came from the farther side of Danton. The Road to Frontenac The power, in fact, was all outside the chamber, in Danton and the Commune. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 3: Condorcet Danton, Desmoulins and the rest crowded around them, eager to shake their hands and listen to their comments. Orphans of the Storm Danton himself assured the young Duc de Chartres that the Republic would not last, and advised him to hold himself in readiness to reap, some day, what the Jacobins were sowing. Lectures on the French Revolution Carlyle's Essays on Mirabeau and Danton are extremely able. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges When he arrived at the headquarters in the citadel he found Danton, a brown-haired young lieutenant of engineers, gazing at a heap of plans and other papers on the table. The Road to Frontenac He cared as little for his life as Danton or Saint-Just cared for theirs. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 3: Condorcet Danton is looking for yet another figure, the affianced of Henriette. Orphans of the Storm Danton was upon it, but he was much away, with the army in Belgium. Lectures on the French Revolution Marat Marat — Danton — Robespierre. was a journalist, president of the Jacobin Club, a member of the convention, and a violent advocate of revolutionary excesses. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Then they were off, each of the four men swinging a paddle, though Danton managed his awkwardly at first. The Road to Frontenac The Assembly went through the form of confirming the new despotism, including both the commune of the sections and a Jacobin ministry in which Danton held the portfolio of justice. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) The mob––the same that had once acclaimed Danton in chair of state––was not to be balked of blood. Orphans of the Storm Danton came to an understanding with Robespierre, and they decided on establishing the revolutionary tribunal. Lectures on the French Revolution Voltaire was the father of Danton, but Rousseau of Robespierre, that sentimental murderer who as a judge, was too conscientious to hang a criminal, but sufficiently unscrupulous to destroy a king. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges And there is nothing for it but to rely on Danton to help.” The Road to Frontenac Robespierre and Danton having become dictators, all moderate policy was eclipsed. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) But, in the stable yard of the Northern cavalry, Danton from a horseblock was addressing the fiery spirits who knew and loved him. Orphans of the Storm Danton said that it was a necessary measure, in order to avert popular violence and vengeance. Lectures on the French Revolution Danton was the hero of the late insurrection; was a lawyer, a man of brutal courage, the slave of sensual passions, and the idol of the Parisian mob. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges And Danton may be young and foolish,––as may we all have been,––but he is a gentleman born.” The Road to Frontenac Danton having used the Paris sections to overawe the Girondist majority of the Convention, Marat gathered his riotous band of sansculottes, and hounded the discredited remnant of the party to death, flight, or arrest. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) Neither Danton nor his men, of course, know that. Orphans of the Storm When the Convention heard Danton speak of humanity there was a shudder, and in the midst of a dead silence Lanjuinais uttered the word "September." Lectures on the French Revolution He could command that more than legal clarity and closeness which really marked the legal arguments of a genial and generous man like Danton. A History of the United States Menard called Danton, and walked with him a little way into the wood. The Road to Frontenac Passions were thus inflamed until even Danton's conduct appeared calm, moderate, and inefficient when compared with the reckless bloodthirstiness of H�bert, now leader of the Exag�r�s. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) At their head gallops Danton, the Thunderer of old, thundering at the officials, waving in his free hand a State paper! Orphans of the Storm Danton replied that there would have been no massacres if the new tribunal had been instituted at the time. Lectures on the French Revolution With this rather savage wit went courage which could face the most enormous of tests; like Rabelais, like Danton, he could jest with death when death was touching him on the shoulder. A History of the United States It was thoughtless of Danton to take the Father’s instruction to himself alone.” The Road to Frontenac Danton, like H�bert, was foully murdered, and Robespierre remained alone, virtually dictator. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) The outraged superior of the hacked executioner looks around the assemblage for some prop of resistance––finds none––trembles––and is all bows and scrapes to do Danton’s will. Orphans of the Storm He had been in close communication with Danton, and the opportunity of attacking Danton was too good to be lost. Lectures on the French Revolution Robespierre is to drag from the benches they dishonour these legislators more guilty than the federalists, more dangerous than Danton.... The Gods are Athirst Danton and the maid walked together slowly up and down, beyond earshot from the priest. The Road to Frontenac And so it was that Danton, Marat and Robespierre formed a triumvirate, and ruled Paris with hands of iron. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators Little do Danton and the other Utopians realize that the Pageant of Brotherhood is but the prelude of a new Despotism. Orphans of the Storm The Girondins, having failed in their attack on Danton, now turned against Marat, and by 220 to 132 votes sent him before the revolutionary tribunal to be tried for sedition. Lectures on the French Revolution His name is Danton; his violence is a poor cloak to his odious moderatism, and his base corruption is manifest at last. The Gods are Athirst He walked up and down the wharf for a few moments, while Danton found a seat for the maid and the two talked together. The Road to Frontenac He was twenty years older than she, but Danton said of her, "She has the mind of a man." Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators Danton, vainly pleading for mercy, saw that the Committee of Safety machine was being made an instrument of slaughter. Orphans of the Storm At the last moment, an obscure supporter of the Girondins saw Danton, and called on him to interfere to save the Convention from violence. Lectures on the French Revolution But among those who hurried to their death the traitor Danton and the traitor Chaumette, will not the blue eye of Robespierre discover anon more perfidious traitors yet? The Gods are Athirst Danton, who had joined Menard when the two men appeared, said, “Heavens, he must have started early!” The Road to Frontenac When Marat and Danton appeared upon the balcony of the Hotel de Ville, the hearts of the people were with the little man. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators We have explained that Danton took little part in the Government after the repelling of the foreign foe and the commencement of the Terror. Orphans of the Storm Danton answered that he could do nothing, for they had no confidence in him. Lectures on the French Revolution "And Brissot, and Danton, and Marat, and a hundred others, what of them, Father?" The Gods are Athirst Up on the bank the men, Danton and Father Claude among them, were popping away at the rustling bushes. The Road to Frontenac Danton, the Minister of Justice, dared not kill him, and so he did the next best thing—he took him to his heart and made him his right-hand man. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators Among these petty and mean minds seeking power or pelf or the repayment of some ancient grudge, Danton had nothing to do! Orphans of the Storm The friends of Danton spoke of an early dissolution, but the Convention refused to be dissolved, and the Constitution was never executed. Lectures on the French Revolution Our Hero-worshipper, it must be allowed, has been more fortunate this time in the selection of his object of devotion than when he shouted to the skies his Mirabeaus and Dantons. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847 I do not think there is danger, but whatever happens you 126 must keep close to me, or to Danton and Father Claude. The Road to Frontenac Danton was tall, powerful, athletic and commanding, just past his thirtieth year. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators The mob identified its cause with Danton’s, submerged their personalities with his own! Orphans of the Storm He had his own following, in the masses, and his own basis of power, and he was not a follower of either Danton or Robespierre. Lectures on the French Revolution Private Danton, standing close to Hal, ready to feed in the next belt of cartridges, fell with a Moro bullet in his brain. Uncle Sam's Boys in the Philippines or, Following the Flag against the Moros Lieutenant Danton and I must look out for ourselves. The Road to Frontenac Yet with all the audacity of Danton, he had little of his firmness. Edmond Dantès Danton turned from the mob, swinging the peroration to the judges in the one impassioned cry of “JUSTICE!” Orphans of the Storm Between Hébert and Danton there was open war, and Danton had not the best of it. Lectures on the French Revolution It is well known, that Danton addressed to himself the most dreadful reproaches. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Danton stood looking at him in surprise, until he was hustled to the nearest canoe and ordered to take a paddle. The Road to Frontenac His motto, like that of Danton, was this: 'Audacity, audacity, always audacity!' Edmond Dantès “Stop Danton if you can!” had been Jacques’ word to the outer guard. Orphans of the Storm Danton modified the proposal into something reasonable, and on August 23, Carnot drew up the decree which was called the levée en masse. Lectures on the French Revolution The leaders of this party were Danton, Robespierre, and Marat. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs And Lieutenant Danton,––I have heard, while at Quebec,––” Menard laughed. The Road to Frontenac Of course Danton or Washington or any of the original republicans would have thought these people were mad. Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens But the clatter of myriad hoofbeats assails the Master’s ears; the hoarse cries of Danton’s riders, and the astonished roars of the populace. Orphans of the Storm An attempt to save the life of Marie Antoinette had been made by the government, with the sanction of Danton. Lectures on the French Revolution Danton was a hero, compared with this cold, calculating, creeping miscreant; for his passions, though exaggerated, had at least some touch of humanity, and his brutal ferocity was supported by brutal courage. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Danton had not 50 strayed far, for he joined them shortly, wearing a sulky expression. The Road to Frontenac Some reckon in the present stage of the business, as many as three: Napoleon, Danton, Mirabeau. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, May 1844 Volume 23, Number 5 Danton later suffered the dark hour and the snapping of Life’s thread through Robespierre’s cruelty, but the glory of that valiant soul is eternal. Orphans of the Storm This was not a link between him and Danton who had no such spiritualist convictions, and who, so far as he was a man of theory, belonged to a different school of eighteenth-century thought. Lectures on the French Revolution Danton murdered to glut his rage; Robespierre to avenge his injured vanity, or to remove a rival whom he envied! Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs The Captain looked again at Danton, and saw that the boy’s glance shifted uneasily about the group. The Road to Frontenac As you know, one of the first things Danton, as Minister of Justice, did was to carry through the Convention his famous decree making this doctrine law in France! France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 This trait comes out in his greatest book, The French Revolution, 1837, which is a mighty tragedy, enacted by a few leading characters, Mirabeau, Danton, Napoleon. Brief History of English and American Literature But Danton had been throughout assailed by the Hébertist party, and was disgusted with their violence. Lectures on the French Revolution It was a step towards reconciliation; but the entrance of Collot d'Herbois, frantic with the insults he had received, broke off all hope of accommodation betwixt the friends of Danton and those of Robespierre. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Danton was sitting up, looking about, and running the young reeds through his fingers. The Road to Frontenac The Republicans of the Third Republic have not scrupled to set up a statue to Danton. France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 As if Danton had not noticed that he was taller than Robespierre, or as if Washington was not well aware that he was handsomer than Franklin. A Short History of England Danton acted from policy only, in opposition to men who were his own enemies. Lectures on the French Revolution |
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