(episode 34—The Tennis Court Oath)
On June 20, 1789, the Third Estate found the hall of Menus Plaisirs, the place which the Estate General held, was closed by the workmen, (not the French Guard in RoV). The deputies went to neighboring indoor tennis court. In the tennis court, they had the following resolution:
Whereas the National Assembly has been called upon to draft a constitution for the kingdom, effect the regeneration of public order and maintain the true principles of the monarchy.
577 members took the oath and signed the resolution. 5 clergies joined them.
The oath announced a determination to defend it even against the King.