It is because of him that I propose this action.

I see a spark in him that cannot be too early cultivated.

It shall not be extinguished if I can help it.

This young Bonaparte will make his mark if he has a chance, and I shall give him that chance." So before he left Brienne the inspector wrote this strong recommendation of the boy whom he desired to befriend and put forward:-- "Monsieur de Bonaparte (Napoleon), born August 15, 1769.

Height, four feet, ten inches.