Persecution by his Father 240 Louis' Ministers draw Troops around the Capital 240 Destruction of the Bastille 241 Mirabeau's Speech against the Court Party, on the Scarcity of Grain 242 He supports M. Necker's Proposal of a Subsidy of one-fourth of the Income of all Proprietors 242 He maintains that the Royal Authority is essential to the Balance of Power between the Aristocracy and People 243 The Orléans Party 237, 246 Popularity of Mirabeau with the Parisians 247 In what degree Mirabeau is to be considered the real Defender of the Monarchy 248 He negociates with the Court 249 His Enthusiasm nevertheless maintains his Influence over the National Assembly 250 His Speech on the Establishment of the Convention 250 1791. Ætat. 42. His splendid Style of Living 251 Supposed to be supplied by the Court with Resources, as the chief Supporter of Royalty 251 His Deference to the Assembly, and Conciseness of his energetic Speeches 252 Original of his Treaty with the Court, in the Hand-writing of Monsieur [Louis XVIII.] 252 Mirabeau's ill Health 253 His last Struggle with the Jacobins, or "Mountain" 254 Sickness of Mirabeau excites the Fears of both King and People 255 His notion of the Character of the Rt. Hon. William Pitt 256 Death of Mirabeau 256 His Sepulture in the Pantheon at Paris 257 His Misfortunes 257 His wit 258 His Character of La Fayette 258 Allusion to his military Talents 259 MADAME ROLAND. 1754-1793.