"He is a stubborn and undutiful boy.

I forbid you to speak to him." Then turning to his son, he said, "Napoleon, we have given you more than the time offered you for reflection.

Now, sir, come and ask pardon for your misdeed, and all will be over." "Yes, come," said Uncle Lucien.
Napoleon remained silent.
"Do you not hear me, Napoleon ?" his father said.
"Yes, papa," replied the boy.
"Well ?" Pauline pushed her brother; but he would not move.

"Go! do go!" she said.

Instead, Napoleon drew away from her.