errors of the revolutionary ideas. The murders, accusations, and lies whirled constantly around his very own family. This move would have greatly benefitted France in restoring the country’s peace and history. As Edmund Burke says, “Good order is the foundation of all things.” Clearly not representing this idea, the radical Constituent Assembly deserved the king’s revolt in order to restore a foundation for this nation.
representing this idea, the radical Constituent Assembly deserved the king’s revolt in order to restore a foundation for this nation.
On the night of June 20, King Louis and his family decided to make their move and flee the Tuilleries palace of doom. Disguised as radicals, they loaded up a stagecoach with their servants and began their long journey at midnight. However, much to family’s misfortune, the discovery of their absence was soon to be made. The servants of the palace noticed early the following morning. Consequently, members of the National Guard were sent out in all directions to spread the news and promote their capture. During the evening of June 21, disaster struck as a guard stopped their carriage at the city of Varennes, just miles off the Austrian border.
journey at midnight. However, much to family’s misfortune, the discovery of their absence was soon to be made. The servants of the palace noticed early the following morning. Consequently, members of the National Guard were sent out in all directions to spread the news and promote their capture. During the evening of June 21, disaster struck as a guard stopped their carriage at the city of Varennes, just miles off the Austrian border. Every guard along a pathway to Austria had been notified to check all groups passing through. On this unlucky night, the guard happened to recognize King Louis XVI and arrested the whole family. Ordered back to Paris, he and his family rode back in silence to await their fate.
to spread the news and promote their capture. During the evening of June 21, disaster struck as a guard stopped their carriage at the city of Varennes, just miles off the Austrian border. Every guard along a pathway to Austria had been notified to check all groups passing through. On this unlucky night, the guard happened to recognize King Louis XVI and arrested the whole family. Ordered back to Paris, he and his family rode back in silence to await their fate.
unlucky night, the guard happened to recognize King Louis XVI and arrested the whole family. Ordered back to Paris, he and his family rode back in silence to await their fate.
He was oppressed and suffering greatly within the dreary walls of the Tuilleries Palace. What is a life when it is locked up behind palace walls and deemed powerless? Nothing. The church can only pray now for our fellow king’s life, as it lies in the hands of the murderous radicals. Louis knew he had to make a decision for the good of his family to escape or die trying.
Nothing. The church can only pray now for our fellow king’s life, as it lies in the hands of the murderous radicals. Louis knew he had to make a decision for the good of his country or die trying.
"murders, accusations, and lies"
Author: Yoshi Agnes