"No, I have not the honor."
"Well, open fire, and this evening—"
"This evening?"
"This evening you will know him, I promise you."
At that moment the drums were heard beating a salute, and a group of staff-officers emerged through the gate of the Louvre, among whom Barras was noticeable for the splendor of his uniform and Bonaparte for the simplicity of his.
He was, as we have said, short and thin, and as, from where Morgan stood, it was impossible to distinguish the fine lines of his face, he looked insignificant, riding as he was behind Barras.
"Ah," said Morgan, "that is something new!"
"Yes," replied Garat. "See! there is General Barras and General Bonaparte; they are going to visit the outposts."
"And which of the two is General Bonaparte?" asked Morgan.