His account tallied perfectly with what you Bonaparte had said.
"Very well," said the governor, "Louis shall not go, but you will.

You are old enough to leave school." Then ringing, "Bring me the list of the vacant sub-lieutenancies," he said.
That same day an urgent request for a sub-lieutenancy was made to the Ministry, and that same night Valence left to join his regiment.

He went to bid Louis farewell, embracing him half willingly, half unwillingly, while Bonaparte held his hand.

The child received the embrace reluctantly.
"It's all right now," said he, "but if ever we meet with swords by our sides--" A threatening gesture ended the sentence.
Valence left.

Bonaparte received his own appointment as sub-lieutenant October 10, 1785.