"I thought that had been disposed of, general." And he made a motion as if to rise.

Bonaparte caught him by the arm.
"Do you know whom I meant you to marry at that time, Roland ?" he said, with a gravity that showed he was determined to be heard.
"No, general." "Well, my sister Caroline." "Your sister ?" "Yes.

Does that astonish you ?" "I had no idea you had ever thought of doing me that honor." "Either you are ungrateful, Roland, or you are saying what you do not mean.

You know that I love you." "Oh! my general!" He took the First Consul's two hands and pressed them with the deepest gratitude.
"Yes, I should have liked you for my brother-in-law." "Your sister and Murat love each other, general," said Roland.

"It is much better that the plan should have gone no further.