If this Legion of Honour is not approved, let some other be suggested.

I do not pretend that it alone will save the state; but it will do its part." Such were the words of Napoleon when the scheme was in preparation.

Many years afterwards, in his exile at St.Helena, he thus spoke of his Order.

"It was the reversion of every one who was an honour to his country, stood at the head of his profession, and contributed to the national prosperity and glory.

Some were dissatisfied because the decoration was alike for officers and soldiers; others because it was given to civil and military merit indiscriminately.