 Complete the following phrase:  The Coup of 18 Fructidor occurred on 4 September 1797 when the Royalist faction was overthrown by force. The treason of Pichegru came to light at this time and he was exiled from France. Because of his well-known friendship with the traitor, Salme was denounced by Hoche as Pichegrus vile spy and dismissed from the army. After over a year of forced retirement, he secured a post with the 