Better still, take one in each hand, post yourself between the First Consul and me, and blowout my brains at the first suspicious move I make.

Will that suit you ?" "But will you assure me, if I disturb the First Consul and ask him to see you, that your communication is worth the trouble ?" "Oh! I'll answer for that," said Morgan.

Then, in his joyous tones, he added: "I am for the moment the ambassador of a crowned, or rather discrowned, head, which makes it no less reverenced by noble hearts.
Moreover, Monsieur Roland, I shall take up very little of your general's time; the moment the conversation seems too long, he can dismiss me.

And I assure you he will not have to say the word twice." Roland was silent and thoughtful for a moment.
"And it is to the First Consul only that you can make this communication ?" "To the First Consul only, as he alone can answer me." "Very well.

Wait until I take his orders." Roland made a step toward the general's room; then he paused and cast an uneasy look at a mass of papers piled on his table.