The young man states that he comes from the army and is the bearer of dispatches.

He is admitted, and finds, indeed, Servan in bed with various personages around him, and he announces the victory .-- They question him and he gives the details .-- He then complains of having been displaced, and, stating that he is too young to command with any authority at Strasbourg, requests to be reinstated with the army in the field.

"Impossible," replies Servan; "your place is given to another." Thereupon one of the personages present, with a peculiar visage and a rough voice, takes him aside and says to him: "Servan is a fool! Come and see me to-morrow and I will arrange the matter." "Who are you ?" "I am Danton, the Minister of Justice."-- The next day he calls on Danton, who tells him: "It is all right; you shall have your post back--not under Kellerman, however, but under Dumouriez; are you content ?" The young man, delighted, thanks him.

Danton resumes: "Let me give you one piece of advice before you go: You have talent and will succeed.

But get rid of one fault.