I was even threatened with being put on my trial for having produced a certificate of residence which was alleged to be signed by nine false witnesses.

This time, therefore, I resolved without hesitation to set out for the army.

General Bonaparte's order, which I registered at the municipality of Sens, answered for a passport, which otherwise would probably have been refused me.

I have always felt a strong sense of gratitude for his conduct towards me on this occasion.
Notwithstanding the haste I made to leave Sens, the necessary formalities and precautions detained me some days, and at the moment I was about to depart I received the following letter: HEADQUARTERS, JUDENBOURG, 19th Germinal, Year V.( 8th April 1797).
The General-in-Chief again orders me, my dear Bourrienne, to urge you to come to him quickly.

We are in the midst of success and triumphs.