CHAPTER IV.
1795-1797 On my return to Paris I meet Bonaparte--His interview with Josephine -- Bonaparte's marriage, and departure from Paris ten days after-- Portrait and character of Josephine--Bonaparte's dislike of national property--Letter to Josephine--Letter of General Colli, and Bonaparte's reply--Bonaparte refuses to serve with Kellerman-- Marmont's letters--Bonaparte's order to me to join the army--My departure from Sens for Italy--Insurrection of the Venetian States.
After the 13th Vendemiaire I returned to Paris from Sens.

During the short time I stopped there I saw Bonaparte less frequently than formerly.
I had, however, no reason to attribute this to anything but the pressure of public business with which he was now occupied.

When I did meet him it was most commonly at breakfast or dinner.

One day he called my attention to a young lady who sat opposite to him, and asked what I thought of her.

The way in which I answered his question appeared to give him much pleasure.