souterraine, hollow, sepulchral

Page 73. — 1. La Convention was, at this time, the governing body. It succeeded the Législative Assembly (see note 4, page 1) September 22, 1792. While many of its acts were arbitrary and even cruel, others were of permanent value. Among thèse was the introduction of the metric System of weights and measures. It was succeeded by the Directory, October 26, 1795.

Page 74. — 1. subside alimentaire, appropriation for support (of the royal family).