If that is not seen every one will think I have left." Bonaparte breathed freer.
"Well," said he, "let us hear how you have spent your day." "Oh! I haven't wasted my time, you may be sure." "Are we to have a decree or the Council ?" "We drew it up to-day, and I have brought it to you--the rough draft at least--so that you can see if you want anything added or changed." "Let me see it," cried Bonaparte.

Taking the paper hastily from Lucien's hand, he read: Art.

I.The legislative body is transferred to the commune of Saint-Cloud; the two branches of the Council will hold their sessions in the two wings of the palace.
"That's the important article," said Lucien.

"I had it placed first, so that it might strike the people at once." "Yes, yes," exclaimed Bonaparte, and he continued: Art.II.They will assemble there to-morrow, the 20th Brumaire-- "No, no," said Bonaparte, "to-morrow the 19th.

Change the date, Bourrienne;" and he handed the paper to his secretary.
"You expect to be ready for the 18th ?" "I shall be.