Translation:Second letter to Le Révolté
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
We are publishing the following communication without comment:
Companions of Le Révolté,
The first letter from companion Duval that you printed does not fully convey the true character of our friend. We ask you to publish the following excerpt from one of his letters, which we are sending you—it will reveal him better than anything we could say.
Mazas, 24 October 1886
You must have heard of my arrest and the manner in which it was carried out. No doubt the press has portrayed me as a common thug. But when it comes to journalists and concierges, one must believe the exact opposite of what they write or say—that is the only way to arrive at the truth.
I have no reason to blush for an act committed in service of a cause as noble as ours. My only regret is that others were arrested for something I carried out alone—an act for which I proudly claim full responsibility.
It would bring me great pleasure if you could arrange to send me some books. I trust you will do your utmost to have them delivered, though I cannot say whether they will reach their destination.
I shake your hand. My freedom and my life belong to the Social Revolution.
Clément Duval.
Like Stellmacher, Duval is a martyr—one we in turn salute, admiring his unyielding strength.—Some anarchists