And I wish you to come to the Pont de Briques that you may be presented to the Empress.

What is it, Constant ?' 'There is a lady outside who desires to see your Majesty.

Shall I tell her to come later ?' 'A lady!' cried the Emperor smiling.

'We do not see many faces in the camp which have not a moustache upon them.

Who is she?
What does she want ?' 'Her name, Sire, is Mademoiselle Sibylle Bernac.' 'What!' cried Napoleon.