An underhand proceeding of Sieyes, who was offended by Bernadotte's republicanism, induced the latter to send in his resignation.

It was accepted, and when Bonaparte landed at Frejus the late minister had been three months out of office.
Since Bonaparte's return, some of Bernadotte's friends had sought to bring about his reinstatement; but Bonaparte had opposed it.

The result was a hostility between the two generals, none the less real because not openly avowed.
Bernadotte's appearance in Bonaparte's salon was therefore an event almost as extraordinary as the presence of Moreau.

And the entrance of the conqueror of Maestricht caused as many heads to turn as had that of the conqueror of Rastadt.

Only, instead of going forward to meet him, as he had Moreau, Bonaparte merely turned round and awaited him.
Bernadotte, from the threshold of the door, cast a rapid glance around the salon.