He knows that as well as I." "But the guns, Sire ?" "Abandon the guns if necessary.

We'll take what cannon we need from the enemy." And that admission evidenced the force with which the Emperor held his convictions as to the present movement.

Great, indeed, was the necessity which would induce Napoleon to order the abandonment of a single gun.
"But, Sire----" "Monsieur," said Napoleon severely, "you are a young officer, although you wear the insignia of a Colonel.

Know that I am not accustomed to have my commands questioned by anyone.

You will return to Marshal Marmont at once.