You must not wish for your return to France; it could only be over a hundred thousand dead bodies.
Sacrifice your own interests to the repose and welfare of France.
History will applaud you.

I am not insensible to the misfortunes of your family, and I shall hear with pleasure that you are surrounded with all that could contribute to the tranquillity of your retreat.

BONAPARTE.
Then, folding and sealing the letter, he directed it to "Monsieur le Comte de Provence," and handed it to Morgan.

Then he called Roland, as if he knew the latter were not far off.
"General ?" said the young officer, appearing instantly.
"Conduct this gentleman to the street," said Bonaparte.

"Until then you are responsible for him." Roland bowed in sign of obedience, let the young man, who said not a word, pass before him, and then followed.