Characters developed by the French Revolution.--Madame Roland.--Gratien Phlippon.--His repinings at his lot.--Views of Phlippon.--His hostility to the Church.--Origin of the French Revolution.--Character of Madame Phlippon.--Birth of Jane Maria.--Adored by her parents.--Discontent of Phlippon.--His complainings to his child.--Early traits of character.--Love of books.--Jane's thirst for reading.--Her love of flowers.--Jane's personal appearance.--Thirst for knowledge.--Intellectual gifts.--A walk on the Boulevards.--Phlippon's talk to his child.--Youthful dreams.--Influence of Jane's parents over her.--Education in convents.--Jane sent to a convent.--Parting with her mother.--Madame Roland's…
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