Braxiatel looked at Robespierre levelly, aware that something was a little different in the man from the last time they spoke. It was not that he was more or less frank, but rather . . .

Hm. Braxiatel inclined his head in agreement. "Those familiar with the French Revolution, as it is called, would be very familiar with your name. But most people have some passing knowledge of it." As if absently, Braxiatel added, "Mr Day, as I recall, is an historian. He engaged me in a discussion of possible differences in your life against the history of our universe."