Give the young man a step up.

Let him be Major." "Very well, Sire," said Berthier, turning to one of the secretaries and giving him directions.
"Meanwhile, what's to be done ?" continued Napoleon.
"Tell Caulaincourt to agree to anything," said Maret bluntly.
"I yet live," said Napoleon proudly.

"Naked, starving, unarmed, though we may be, I and my soldiers have not forgot our trade.

Courage, messieurs.

All is not yet lost while your Emperor breathes.