"Ask Berthier where Ganthéaume is," said Bonaparte.
"He is at Ramanieh superintending the construction of the fleet which is to start for Upper Egypt."
"Are you sure?"
"I received a letter from him yesterday."
"I need a brave and reliable messenger," Bonaparte said to Roland; "send for Falou and his dromedary."
Roland went out.
"Write these few words to Alexandria, Bourrienne," continued Bonaparte.
As soon as this is received Admiral Ganthéaume will report to General Bonaparte.
Bourrienne.
26th July, 1799.
Ten minutes later Roland returned with Falou and his dromedary.