"Let me tell you that if Napoleon Bonaparte had studied the letters of his name on the 14th of April, 1814, he might perhaps be Emperor still." Bixiou.

"How do you make that out ?" Colleville [solemnly].

"Napoleon Bonaparte .-- No, appear not at Elba!" Dutocq.

"You'll lose your place for talking such nonsense." Colleville.

"If my place is taken from me, Francois Keller will make it hot for your minister." [Dead silence.] "I'd have you to know, Master Dutocq, that all known anagrams have actually come to pass.