But prudence--" "The most prudent thing in France, citizen Morgan, is courage." "My presence here, general, proves that I agree with you perfectly." Bonaparte turned to the young colonel.
"Leave us alone, Roland," said he.
"But, general--" objected Roland.
Bonaparte went up to him and said in a low voice: "I see what it is.

You are curious to know what this mysterious cavalier of the highroad has to say to me.

Don't worry; you shall know." "That's not it.

But suppose, as you said just now, he is an assassin." "Didn't you declare he was not.

Come, don't be a baby; leave us." Roland went out.
"Now that we are alone, sir," said the First Consul, "speak!" Morgan, without answering, drew a letter from his pocket and gave it to the general.