“Yes, you shall be made a corporal.”
“Good!” said the artilleryman; and he quickly handed over his uniform and horse to General Debel.
In the meantime, Bonaparte heard talking above him. He raised his head and saw Joseph and Bernadotte at a window.
“Once more, general,” he said to Bernadotte, “will you come with me?”
“No,” said the latter, firmly. Then, lowering his tone, he continued: “You told me just now to take care.”
“Yes.”
“Well, I say to you, take care.”
“Of what?”
“You are going to the Tuileries?”
“Of course.”