I. 32. jusqu'à la moelle, ' to the core

Page 8. I. 11. une initiative sociale. The mission of France, according to Quinet, is to spread her civilizing influence over ail the world. Cf. ch. iii, p. 32.

II. 15-16. ce travail, &c. It is no easy task for a country thus to belittle itself wilfully.

1. 20. Since ail nations, according to Quinet's doctrine of historical évolution, are indissolubly associated in the work of civilization, the failure of démocratie movements abroad ruins the prospects of democracy in France. France is still capable of enough idealism to go into mourning for liberty, but not to struggle for it.

Page 10. 11. 6-10. See Introd., liii.