Genton selected six names from the list of hostages, including Georges Darboy, the Abbe Deguerry, Bonjean (président de chambre à la Cour de cassation), and Allard, Clerc, Ducoudray, three members of the Society of Jesus.
Genton chose six names from the list of captives, including Georges Darboy, the Abbe Deguerry, Bonjean (president of the chamber at the Court of Cassation), and Allard, Clerc, Ducoudray, three members of the Society of Jesus.