ted. On our exit
from the fort, we were received by a strong detachment of
grenadiers, who conducted us to the sloop."

Being thus placed under the protection of the stars and stripes, the
soldiers of the Directory left them, and they repaired immediately
from the vessel to the house of the American consul, where several
friends had assembled to greet them.

"Here," continues M. Montpensier in his journal, "we passed
very agreeably the few days that remained before the
departure of the vessel for America. We were, indeed, true
birds of the night--only venturing out after dusk; but our
days passed happily enough. Still, we were too near that
abode of misery, the fort, which we never ceased to think of
without anguish. And so apprehensive were we of a sudden
change in the sentiments of the existing Government, or an
actual revolution in the Government itself, that our anxiety
to depart was almost insupportable. At last we were informed
that the vessel would sail the following day. The effect of
this joyous news was the total loss of our rest during the
night. Seven o'clock in the morning of the 5th of November,
1796, found us awake and in transports of delight at being
permitted to take wings and fly to some land of toleration
and liberty, since our own had ceased to be such.

"The citizens of Marseilles, being informed of our intended
departure, assembled in crowds to see us embark. The ramparts
of the fort were lined, the windows filled. Almost all
congratulated us upon the recovery of our liberty. Some
envied us our lot; while a few, undoubtedly, wished that the
sea might ingulf us where its depth was greatest, and rid
France of two members of the proscribed and hated race. The
anchor was raised, and the sails were set. A favorable breeze
springing up, we soon lost sight of that country in which we
had been victims of a persecution so relentless, but for
whose prosperity and happiness we never ceased to offer up
our prayers to heaven."

The voyage was long and stormy. It was not until after the expiration
of _ninety-two_ days that the vessel, the "Jupiter," reached
Philadelphia, in February, 1797. Here, with inexpressible emotions of
joy, they found their brother awaiting their arrival. They took up
their residence in a humble house in Walnut Street, between Fourth
and Fifth streets, adjoining