The Girondens' Appeal to the People

In his heart, louis truly believed that he was innocent. And then the king was escorted back to the temple. He would not pear before the convention. The girondens drew the next great battle line in the sand when they proposed an appeal to the people. Robespierre led the opposition by saying this has nothing to do with high minded republicanism or taking the pulse of the nation. This is a naked stall tactic. I mean, you got your trial. You made your accusation. The king has made his defence. What more do we need? It's just trying to get louis off the hook."