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Louis XVI's Internal Conflict
- King Louis XVI publicly played the citizen king but privately struggled with the revolution's impact.
- His indecision and fear of mistakes led to inconsistent actions, ultimately costing him dearly.
The Aunts' Trip to Rome
- The king's approval of his aunts' trip to Rome during Holy Week sparked public suspicion.
- This seemingly minor act fueled rumors of a planned royal family emigration and counter-revolutionary plots.
Mirabeau's Fear of Mob Rule
- Mirabeau, despite his revolutionary reputation, feared mob rule more than the nobility.
- He secretly advised the royal family to leave Paris to escape potential violence.