This morning, Robespierre was presiding over the National Convention.
Suddenly, a tall and thin citizen wearing a Liberty Cap burst into the assembly hall, shouting loudly, "Marat has been assassinated!"
Robespierre sternly rebuked, "Do not spread rumors, who are you?"
"I apologize, Mr. Chairman, but I am not spreading rumors. I live next door to Mr. Marat, and I saw with my own eyes the guard sent to Mr. Marat by General Frost run to the fortifications headquarters like a lost soul to report!"
Danton stood up: "Speaking of which, Marat indeed did not come to observe the Parliament."
Robespierre: "Calm down, Danton. Marat has the guards sent by Frost. Let's wait for the formal report from the fortifications headquarters. With such a big incident, they will certainly report."
Just as the words fell, the door was opened again, and entering was the Minister of War Lazar Kano.
