If the fear of the former alternative prevails, they will spin the
matter into negotiation. The Commons have in their chamber almost all
the talents of the nation; they are firm and bold, yet moderate. There
is indeed, among them, a number of very hot-headed members; but those
of most influence are cool, temperate, and sagacious. Every step of this
House has been marked with caution and wisdom. The _Noblesse_, on the
contrary, are absolutely out of their senses. They are so furious, they
can seldom debate at all. They have few men of moderate talents, and
not one of great, in the majority. Their proceedings have been very
injudicious. The Clergy are waiting to profit of every incident to
secure themselves, and have no other object in view. Among the Commons,
there is an entire unanimity on the great question of voting by persons.
Among the _Noblesse_, there are about sixty for the Commons, and about
three times that number against them. Among the Clergy, about twenty
have already come over and joined the Commons, and in the course of
a few days, they will be joined by many more, not indeed making the
majority of that House, but very near it.
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