May 13, 1849.
On this day after the beginning of summer, with Grain in Ear approaching, the Paris Legislative Assembly elections were drawing to a close.
The night the election results were announced, a torrential rain fell over the urban area of Paris.
Despite the continuous drizzle outside, the Bourbon Palace was still brightly lit.
The candles on the crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling were all lit, enveloping the entire National Assembly hall in candlelight.
Not only the chandeliers, but even two candles on the podium were also lit, under whose glow Speaker Masterla sat sternly, awaiting the start of the assembly.
The time gradually approached 8 p.m., the rain began to lessen, and the sound of insects chirping emerged from the alleys of the urban area of Paris. Amidst these intermittent chirping sounds, the first session of the Legislative Assembly officially commenced.
Speaker Masterla banged the gavel in his hand and shouted loudly, "Quiet!"
