After Martin, Sébastien Faure speaks most powerfully. He is in Lyon’s prisons.
Élisée Reclus is perhaps less of an orator than the previous ones, but the gentleness with which he expounds our Anarchy, our harmony, and the virtue that emanates from him make him superior.
After that, you find Tortelier and me. Leboucher perhaps surpasses us. Unfortunately, he is not always himself.
This letter and the draft petition I am sending you concerning your defense—I believe I can be certain that you will receive them. Here as well, the regulations on the rights of the defense align with your interests. If they were intercepted, it would be grounds for appeal.
I have told you all that I believe I can say. From my prison, my fraternal thoughts rush toward yours.
Friend! Friend! Anarchy! Anarchy!
Martinet.
