For my part, I found the crown of France lying upon the ground, and I lifted it upon my sword-point.' 'You have lifted France with your sword also, Sire,' said Talleyrand, who stood at his elbow.
Napoleon looked at his famous minister, and I seemed to read suspicion in his eyes.

Then he turned to his secretary.
'I leave Monsieur de Laval in your hands, de Meneval,' said he.
'I desire to see him in the council chamber after the inspection of the artillery.'.