"Nothing for me ?" "Nothing." "That is strange," said the young man, pensively.
The moon had risen, and by its clear, beautiful light Bonaparte was able to read his letters.

Through the first two pages his face expressed perfect serenity.

Bonaparte adored his wife; the letters published by Queen Hortense bear witness to that fact.

Roland watched these expressions of the soul on his general's face.

But toward the close of the letter Bonaparte's face clouded; he frowned and cast a furtive glance at Roland.
"Ah!" exclaimed the young man, "it seems there is something about me in the letter." Bonaparte did not answer and continued to read.