He rose when the news arrived; it was then five o'clock.

He was informed that all the shops were closed, and that the French were attacked.

A moment after he heard of the death of General Dupuis, commandant of the garrison, who was killed by a lance in the street.

Bonaparte immediately mounted his horse, and, accompanied by only thirty guides, visited all the threatened points, restored confidence, and, with great presence of mind adopted measures of defence.
He left me at headquarters with only one sentinel; but he had been accurately informed of the situation of the insurgents; and such was my confidence in his activity and foresight that I had no apprehension, and awaited his return with perfect composure.

This composure was not disturbed even when I saw a party of insurgents attack the house of M.
Esteve, our paymaster-general, which was situated on the opposite side of Ezbekye'h Place.