As the first fruits of that insurrection grafted on insurrection, and of that rebellion improving upon rebellion, the sacred, irresponsible character of the members of the Convention was laughed to scorn.
Burke critiques the chaotic nature of the French Revolution, highlighting the absurdity of the Convention's claims to sacredness amidst insurrection.
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