Agitations 282 Madame Roland is hated by the "Mountain" Party 283 Robespierre denounced by Louvet 284 1793. Death of the King 285 M. Roland resigns 286 Arrest of Madame Roland 287 Her calm Demeanour 288 The Reign of Terror in Paris and France 290 Condemnation of the Girondists 290 Brissot and the Girondists executed 291 Accusation and Defence of Madame Roland 291 Ætat. 39. Her Execution 292 Interesting Character of this celebrated Authoress 293 MADAME DE STAËL. 1765-1817. M. Necker of Geneva early in life placed in a Banking-house 295 His Partnership in Thelusson's Firm 295 1773. His "Éloge de Colbert" 295 Minister from Geneva, and appointed Director-general of Finance in France 296 He marries Mademoiselle Churchod 296 Allusion to Gibbon the Historian 296 1766. April 22. Birth of their only Daughter, afterwards Baronne de Staël 296 Her Education under the parental Roof 296 MM. Thomas, Marmontel, de Grimm, &c. form the literary Society at M. Necker's 297 Talent of Conversation early acquired by Mlle. Necker 297 Her Writings 298 She delights M. Necker by her Talents and Wit 300 Publication of M. Necker's "Compte Rendu," or Statement of French Finance 301 His Retirement to his Estate of Saint-Ouen 302 Purchase of Coppet on the Lake of Geneva 303 Publication of his financial Work, written at Coppet 303 Administration of M. Calonne 304 1786. Ætat. 20. His Daughter's Marriage with the Baron de Staël Holstein, Swedish Ambassador to France 305 Portrait given at that period of Madame de Staël 306 1788. M. Necker Minister, Revival of public Credit 307 1789. Convocation of the States-General 307 Louis XVI.