Dinner will be served at five o'clock.
If the hour does not suit General Bonaparte, will he kindly make known the one he would prefer.
The President, GOHIER.
16th Brumaire, year VII.
With an indescribable smile, Bonaparte put the letter in his pocket.
Then turning to Roland, he asked: "Do you know President Gohier ?" "No, general." "Ah! you'll see; he's an excellent man." These words were pronounced in a tone no less indescribable than the smile..