6/12 Happening to meet General Rochambeau, she drew rein and very gently offered her condolence on the loss of his old friend. He carries a good pass for the Elysian Fields." "And that is-- ?" "The Emperor's _tabatiere_: and, my faith! Miss Dorothea, there will be sneezings in certain quarters when he opens it there. He had for you (if I may say it) a quite extraordinary respect and affection. The saints rest his brave soul!" The General lifted his tricorne. He never understood the tide of red which surged over Dorothea's face; but she conquered it, and went on to surprise him further: "I heard of this only last night. |