Note 75 — AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CORNISH SMUGGLER. (continued 2)
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Robespierre was executed on 28th July, 1794. Soon after his death the Convention decreed that "Prisoners and other persons under accusation should have a right to demand some 'Writ of accusation' and see clearly what they were accused of."—Carlyle: French Revolution, Book vii. ch. i. This decree was followed by the release of great numbers of "Suspect" and other prisoners.