Meal Provision Quotes



Contrast this with the French Revolution treatment of the ex-aristocratic criminals. There were kept in miserable conditions for a few days, tried and executed. The Dutch wanted justice but the leadership kept the process focused on that and not vengeance. Although the aristocrats were treated very well physically, it was very hard on them. They were not allowed to have any visitors—friends or relatives—for fear that they would be involved with plots to return the monarchy.