The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-03

case? II that be the rule, it mnst be observed
bV every candidate; and what can you therefore
require OF hnnT
Young man, with the most expressive nniCete.
III am sure that If he questions me, he will deem
me worthy of becoming one of those youth, of
whom he would make officers capable of execu-
ting his great conceptions"
,fhe three friends smiled at each other. Duroc
and Junot thought with Lacuee, that the pre-
sence of this young man would be pleasing to the
First Consul; and Dursc went to him and stated
the circumstances. Napoleon, with that luminous
and sweet smile peculiar to him wnen he was
pleased, said
ESQ he wants me to examine him, does he?
What could have suggested such an idea to
him? 1t is a strange onew And he rubbed his
chin. "TIow old is hep' resumed the First
Consul, after walking about some time in gra-
cious silence.
al do not know, general; but he Appeals apout
seventeen or eighteen"
SsLet him come In"
Duroc introduced the youth, the expression of
whose countenance was admirable. The fulness
of his joy was wildly and beautifully portrayed
in it. His look darted upon the First Consul
his whole existence seemed to hang upon the first
word Napoleon should utter. i have often obser-
we'd, but cannot repeat too often, how inconceiva
bly, different the countenance of the emperor was
from itself, when he had determined upon pleasing
Its beautifully mild expression; at such a time,
had an ineffable charm
@Well, my Young man." said he, advancing
with gracious smile towards the young enthu-
siast; eyou wish to be examined by me-"
The poor lad was so overcome with JOY that
he could not answer Napoleon liked neither
insolent assurance, nor pusillanimous timidity;
but he perceived that the youth before him was
silent, only because the spirit spoke toe loud
within him.
'ETake time to recover yourself, my child: you
are not calm enough to answer me at this mo-
ment 1 will attend for while to some other
business, and then we will return to yours"
EsDost thou that young man~ said the
First Consul to Junot, taking him into the recess
of window. eff had thousand like him, the
conquest of the world would be but pron,en-
adew And he turned his head to look at the
young man, who, absorbed in meditation, was
probably preparing his answers to the questions
which he supposed would be asked him. I In
about half an hour Napoleon began the sxami-
nation, with the result of which he was comRlc-
tely satisfied. sS
t1And YOU had no other master than your ia
ther?" asked the First Consul, in astonishment.
EENo, general; but he was a good master, be-
cause he was bringing up citizen to be one day
useful to his country, and who might pursue the
high destinies which you hold out TO it."
Junot told me that they were all surprised at
the almost prophetic tone with which the last
words were uttered. The First Consul in part-
cular seemed much struck by them
TT will give you line, my dear child, which
shall open for you the gate of the sanctuary"
said he, making Junot sign to write, But sud
denly altering his mind, he said
'tBnt no, will write myself"
And, taking a pen, he wrote few words,
which he delivered to the young man, who, on his
arrival at Paris, ran to the Able Bossu.
e'What do you want here?" said the latter;
esthere is nothing for yoa." But the youth held
ali ~, h.e ban 10 IN
uDgracious priest, who read as follows:
I'M. Bossu will admit M. -. l have my
self examined him, and consider him qualified.
NAPOLEON"