The Emperor.—"I cannot say that they are in a very good condition."
The Inhabitant.—"But how, then, will all this end?"
The Emperor.—"By my faith, God alone knows."
The Inhabitant.—"But what! Is it possible the enemy could really enter
France?"
The Emperor.—"That might occur, and they might even penetrate as far as this place, if you do not come to my aid. I have not a million arms. I cannot do everything alone."
Numerous Voices.—"We will uphold you, we will uphold you."
Still more Voices.—"Yes, yes. Count on us."
The Emperor.—"In that case the enemy will be beaten, and we will preserve our glory untarnished."
Several Voices.—"But what, then, shall we do?"
The Emperor.—"Be enrolled and fight."