One burned the wadding only, the other ball passed under his arm, killing a guard behind him.
When Bonaparte resolved to return to France, Roland was the first to whom the general announced his intention.

Another had been overjoyed; but he remained sombre and melancholy, saying: "I should prefer to remain here, general.

There is more chance of my being killed here." But as it would have appeared ungrateful on his part to refuse to follow the general, he returned with him.

During the voyage he remained sad and impenetrable, until the English fleet was sighted near Corsica.
Then only did he regain his wonted animation.

Bonaparte told Admiral Gantheaume that he would fight to the death, and gave orders to sink the frigate sooner than haul down the flag.