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the reader’s astonishment at the tragical ⟨fate⟩ which the Baron at last met in that nation! (illegible text) does not appear what part he took in politics; (illegible text) upon what specific charges he was sentenced ⟨to⟩ the Guillotine, upon the downfall of ⟨Robespierre⟩ party.
“God who hitherto has enabled me, amidst ⟨a⟩ thousand perils, to act the part of an honest man and of a real martyr to the cause of Truth, will, ⟨I⟩ trust, protect and strengthen me in the last ⟨scene⟩ of my tragedy, nor suffer my fortitude to fail ⟨me⟩ when I meet with obstacles insurmountable.”