The murderers of Robespierre, besides what they are entitled to by being engaged in the same tontine of infamy, are his representatives, have inherited all his murderous qualities, in addition to their own private stock.
Burke asserts that the murderers of Robespierre inherit his violent traits, indicating a continuity of moral corruption among them.
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