to whom your Majesty will be a father.\"
Napoleon was so deeply affected that he remained for some time in silence, incapable of uttering a word, but still affectionately holding the hand of his dying friend.
Duroc was the first to break the silence. \"Sire,\" he said, \"this sight pains you. Leave me.\"
The Emperor pressed his hand to his lips, embraced him affectionately, and saying sadly, \"Adieu, my friend,\" hurried out of the room.
to whom your Majesty will be a father.\"
Napoleon was so deeply affected that he remained for some time in silence, incapable of uttering a word, but still affectionately holding the hand of his dying friend.
Duroc was the first to break the silence. \"Sire,\" he said, \"this sight pains you. Leave me.\"
The Emperor pressed his hand to his lips, embraced him affectionately, and saying sadly, \"Adieu, my friend,\" hurried out of the room.
