"I have brigaded that veteran regiment with the new recruits of the Young Guard." "But I have seen service before," said the young captain.
"And I have seen you before," said Napoleon, fixing upon him a penetrating glance.
"Yes, Sire, at the end of the bridge over the Elster at Leipsic.

You were watching the men streaming across when the bridge was blown up.

I was among the last to cross the bridge." "Go on," said the Emperor, as the young man paused.
"Your majesty was pleased to say----" "I recall it all now.

I saw you plunge into the river and bring back to shore an Eagle--that of your regiment.

You fell at my feet.