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The dangerous
classes attend to the sentences of the judges, and still more to
the execution of those sentences, than to the articles of a code.

Word:

spirit

Question:

Which classes are dangerous and why?

Answer (optional):

The passage does not directly address which classes are dangerous and why. The passage discusses the repression of crime in relation to penal legislation and judicial repression in France. It highlights that despite the severity of the French penal code, crime continues to grow. The text argues that the certainty of punishment is more important than its severity, and that the rate of acquittals has decreased over time, indicating increased judicial severity. The author also compares the percentage of acquittals in France and England, emphasizing the significance of these factors in understanding the growth of crime.