“All (Priests and many of the Multitude). Praise be to him, for he has mercy on those that are humble, and fear him—throughout all the world, and all nations but the English, who are an abomination in his sight.
“Bishop of Amiens. Bow to him, for he commands ye.
“An Italian to a Swiss. I bow to him, for I fear and dread him.
“A Dutchman (to the two former). Ay, ay! I must bow, at present, with you; but I would rather make him bow before me and my nation.
“French Gentleman. Dat be very right to you! Vy vere ye sush fools, and bigger fools yet, as we French, to submit to him, and even to court his tyranny?
“Bonaparte (in one corner of the hall, and not hearing part of the preceding discourse, to one of his slaves). Do you observe that proud Englishman?
“1st Slave. He neither bows, nor does he seem to approve of the homage paid to thee by the worshippers.
“2nd Slave. Ay, he is one of the stiff-necked Englishmen.
“Bonaparte. And so are all of his breed, except some of the meanest rabble.