"The Emperor is here." "The troops went over to him." "And my uncle ?" "He----" "Speak, monsieur.

What has happened?
Did the Emperor----" "No one harmed him.

He could not survive the disgrace, mademoiselle.
Prepare yourself." "Oh, for God's sake, delay not your tidings." "He died like a soldier of France on the field, by his own hand rather than survive what he wrongfully thought his shame." It was the policy of the Emperor to be merciful; it was his wish to be clement.

If possible, he wanted peace.

If mercy and gentleness could get it he could have it.