Aug 1804

Procedure

Ch. Non-homologation

''. eulogized by Lawyers

Eulogies in a strain like this, owed in such a subject - and at this time of day - can not be ascribed to mere imbecility. Artefice, conscious /self conscious/ imposture, can not but be referred to as having borne no small part in the fabrication of it. Even while occupied in the [...?] of the fancied or pretended beauties of their idol, conscious of its real deformities, their resource is to cover /direct/ them over with a [...?] of praise. To /As if to/ make a diversion the more acutely they feel its defects, the more clamourous the tone in which they proclaim its pretended excellence. Standing individually /alone/, regard for mans own character, would prevent the most insensible among them from thus exposing himself. But speaking in a crowd and with a crowd for his support, what is there that a man will not dare?