Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-11-22
From the Memoirs ofthe Dutcbes d .abraates.

Curious conversation of Napoleon with
Junot The First Consul has been reproach-
ing him with making frie, ds of his enemes
'U whom are you speaking, my gene
ralP" said he at length "Of NJ d'Orsay, to 10
stire-he whom they call hand ne d'Orsey.
Was he not on the point OF being shot for a
conspirator? Fouche told me, the other da,
that he was dangerous man" Junot smi.
ed bitterly. my general, you have given me
to understand in two syiIables to whom am
indebted for all this, and shall know how 10
thank hum shall begin by saying that cit
izen Fouche has told me falsehood, in as-
sertsng that Albert dOrsay was a dangerous
man and a cOnspirator' He is the most loyal
and honest man living, full of honor; aud IL
IN returning TO France he has gwen his word
TO be faithful to the established government,
he viii keep it. / should have thought, my
general, that as Fouche gave him the title ef
my friend, you would have held him worthy
OF your esteem as a man of hen )r; (or could
not give my friendship to any one who was
not. But my general. youshouti never have
believed that an enemy of yours could he ing
friend" And Junot passed his hand over his
forehead, which was dripping kapoieon
knew him too well not TO be conscious hove
much he suffered He approached him, and
pressed his hand affectioaatetv: Junot was
sutfocating "Comei dont be childish | ter
you am not speaking of you. my faithful
Trend. Have you not proved your attach
ment, when / was in fetters! would YOU not
have followed me 10 PRISON." IL should have
followed you to the scatflidl" cried Junet,
striking his fist upon the table with such force
as to mske every thing on il leap TO the
ground. Napoleon laughed. --"Well don't
you see, then, that II is impossible for me to
say any thing that should go 10 your heart,
and hurt you, Monsieur Junot And he pub
ed ms cars, his nose, and his hair JuHot
DIRE" back "Ah! have hurt YOU" said Ma.
poieon, approaching him. and resting his
httie white hand upon Junot's light hair. ca
ressIng him, as II he meant to pacify child;
"Junot," he continued. do YOU remember
beng atthe Scribe mi Pala e al Milan, when
you had Just received a wound, inst here
at this place" And the little white hand
gently touched the large cicairice ii pulled
away your hair, and withdrew my handful Of
your blood-The FIRST Consul turned pale at
the recollection And tits a remarkable circuni-
stance that Napoleon spoke to me not less
than ten times in the course Of bis reign Of
this incident at Milan. and never without
starting and turning pale at the recollection
OF bis blood stained hand. "Yes," be con.
'lnned, with movement as if TO repress a
shudder;-''yes | confess at that moments
ielt that there is a weakness inherent in hui
man nature, which is only more exqusitels
developed N the fuale constitution then
understand II was possible to faint. have
moi forgotten that moment my friend;-f have
laid II by 10 safe place for remembrance,
and the name of JuHot can never be misg ed
~ my mind with even the appearance Of
perhdy Your head is too hot, loo needless
but you are loyal and brave fellow. Yoa
Lannes, -Marmont, -Duroc, ~ ertliier,---
Dessieres,-at each maine Napoleon took a
pinch OF snuff and turn in the room some
uIhes making, pause and smiling, as The
name recalled any proof Of attachment
my son EnSenc--yes. those are hearts which'
love nae, which can depend upon. Lemar.
rois, too IS another aithi,4 friend And that
poor Rapp, he has been b0ta short time with
me, yet he pushes his love even to an extent
hat might give oifcnce; do you know, lie
'co!ds me sometinss?'