The Peaceful Demonstration and List of Demands

This chapter discusses the decision made by secret conspirators regarding whether to launch an armed revolt or wait and observe the situation. Instead of armed revolt, they decide to organize a peaceful demonstration and present a list of demands to the Austrian officials. The chapter describes how a large crowd gathers, including both men and women, and how symbols of patriotic nationalism, such as the Italian tri-color flag and pictures of Pope Pius IX, are prominently displayed.