14/16 Madame de Remusat knows that what I say is true. She cannot deny it.' 'You like me to dress well, Napoleon.' 'I will not have such monstrous extravagance. I could have two regiments of cuirassiers, or a fleet of frigates, with the money which you squander upon foolish silks and furs. It might turn the fortunes of a campaign. Then again, Josephine, who gave you permission to order that parure of diamonds and sapphires from Lefebvre? |