It is noble, but it is to be a martyr.

I have no doubt that at the present moment--but you have not yet told me where he is, Monsieur de Talleyrand.' 'We expect him every instant, your Majesty.' 'In that case we shall sit down and await his return.

Ah, Monsieur de Meneval, how I pity you when I see you among all those papers! I was desolate when Monsieur de Bourrienne deserted the Emperor, but you have more than taken his place.

Come up to the fire, Madame de Remusat! Yes, yes, I insist upon it, for I know that you must be cold.

Constant, come and put the rug under Madame de Remusat's feet.' It was by little acts of thoughtfulness and kindness like this that the Empress so endeared herself that she had really no enemies in France, even among those who were most bitterly opposed to her husband.