The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-03
STUDENT AND MASTER.
A PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON.

A PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON.
At this period of the consuiate, certain Able
Bossu Il believe that was his name) examined
the young men who were to be admitted as stu
dents In the Polytechnic school, Though not
the only examiner, his oeto was all powerful
One day, when the first consul was about to
start on hunting excursion, the aide-de-camp
on dutyas, he crossed the court at Malmaison,
perceived handsome, gentlemanly young man,
leaning against one OF the sentry-boxes at the
gate, and looking anxiously at the chateau,
The aIde-de-camp, M. de Lacuee, approached
him, and politely asked if he wanted any one.
The young man, without looking at the person
who addressed him, replied
"Ah! sir, have a wish, which every one have
consulted tells it is impossible to gratify; and
yet shall die if it be not accomplished. / want
to speak to the first consul. tried to abtan adj
mittance into the court, but was repulsed at the
gate was asked if had, an appointment. An
appointment! |, an appointments
And without casting even passing glance at
M. de Lacuee, the young man again fixed his
earnest gaze upon the chateau. Every person ac-
quainted with M. de Lacuee must know that he
delights in an adventure; and this youth, with
his animated countenance, and voice trembling
with emotion, inspired him at once with interest
Again approaching kim
"Well, sir" said he, eeand what do YOU want
with the first consul? I can convey to him your
request, lift be reasonable / am the aide-de-camp
on duty.n
"You, STRIP cried the young man, seizins M.
de Lacuee's hand, which he squeezed with trans
port-"are yon the first consurs aide-de-camp?
Oh. II you knew the service you could render
me. Pray, sir, take me to him"
"What do you want of himr'
81 must speak to him." and he added in lower
tone of voice, Git is secret.n
Lacuee contemplated the youthful petitioner
who stood before him with look of intense ca
gerness, squeezing the hand he held as if it were
in vice-his bosom palpitating, and his respira-
ton oppressed; but his look was pure-it evinced
a mind of the noblest stamp.
sThis youth is not dangerous,n thought La
cuee: and, taking his arm, he led him into the
interior court. As they passed the gate, Duroc,
ac -ompanied by Junet, arrived from Paris, with
er they had gone in the morning. Both were on
horseback. They stopped and alighted to speak
to Lacnee, who related what had just passed be-
tween him and the youRg stranger.
ssWhatp said Jrnot and Duroc, Care yeu going
to introduce this young man without even know
ing his name" Lacuee confessed he had not ask
ed IT. Junot then approached the youth; and
observed, that although the first consul was not
difficult of access, yet it was necessary he should
know why an interview with him was required,
and, moreover, the name of the party who made
such request.
The young man blushed.
"True, general, said he, bowling respectfully,
but with the ease OF gentleman, and stating his
name. 1.-THE Duchess D'Abrantcs is not certain
as to the name, which she believes TO be Eugene
de Kervalegue.l "My father resides in the coun-
ment and sfmine, when, on appearing before the
Able Bossu, whose duty it is to decide whether
or not am qualified, this gentleman refused to ex-
anime me, because had been taught by my ia
Their only What matters that, (said ~ provided
possess the requisite knowledge? But he was
inaexible, and nothing could induce him To ask
me single question"
try. have received from him an education
adapted to the end which both he and had in
view, namely, my admission to the Polytechnic
school Judge then, general, of his disappoint-
"But, said Duroc, in his usual mild and polite
manner, "what can the first consul do in such