But the War of Independence was practically at an end, and in 1783 he finally quitted active service, with the rank and half-pay of a lieutenant-colonel.
On returning to Paris he lived on his half-pay until 1815, when he received the favour of not being exiled like the other regicides.
After Waterloo he retired into England for a time, but soon returned, and was placed on half-pay.
In 1850 a half-pay officer, named Pate, assaulted the queen by striking her with a stick, and crushing her bonnet.
In 1783 he became lieutenant, and was discharged on half-pay.