The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-06-19
Miscellaneous.
From Gen. Killers Life of Napoleon.
THE MODERN EIAROUN-AL-
RASCHTD.

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W Napoleon was very fond ofwalkng in the
w streets of Paris iacognito, in search of adven-
mres. On these occasions he generally
M wore a round hat and long coat, in which
M rsappearance was not altogether prepos-
gssing. In consequence ofthis he was occa-
Snay received with GOODNESS and indiff-
ssnce to which, in Tropria persona, he was
aaccustomed One morning shortly be-
. fore Chstmas, he arose as early as sever, and
Nv accompanied by Duroc, Grand Marshall of
~ the Palace, (who wore the same sort of dis
guise as Nopoleon) left the Tuilleries just as
Place Vendome, thence to the Rue de Napo-
ieOn,--now called the Rue de Ia Paix-where
y he much admired the splendid mansions
which had been recently erected there's chat
ting familiarity with Duroc, he observed:
at seems that the Parisians in this quarter
are very lazy, to keep their shops shut at this
time of day."
Discoursing thus they arrived at the Chi
nese Bath rooms, which had been recently
painted and embelIished. AS they were crit
cising the exterior, the cute which belonged
N TO the establishment opened.
Suppose we enter and breakfast here, said
X Napoleon to Duroc; what do you say? has not
H your walk given you an appetizer
Sire it is too early; it is only eight o'clock
Bah, bah! your watch is always too slow!
" AS for me, lam quite hungry. Afterwards
n we can return home.'
And without waiting for an answer, Ma
TOleon entered the cafe, took his seat at the
table and called for the waiter, and requested
NJ some mutton chops and a bottle of chamber
M hawine: and having breakfasted Heartily,
~ and taken cup of coffee, which he protested
n vas better than he was supplied with at Tuil-
leries, he called the waiter and demanded t.! e
bill, saying to Duroc-'Pay and let us return
now then rising and going to the door, he
began TO whistle an Italian recitative endeav-
oring to appear at ease. The Grand Mar
shall rose at the same time; but after fruitless-
" searching his pockets, found that having
dressed in haste, he had forgotten his purse,
and he well knew that Napoleon never car
ried any money about him. Nevertheless
the waiter came and presented the bill to the
Grand Marshall, who stood mute with sur
prise at not being able to discharge it, al
though the amount was only twelve francs
Napoleon not knowing what detained Duroc
and not accustomed to be kept waiting, re-
entered saying impatently-
Come, make haste, it is late
THE Grand Marshall now comprehending
the unpleasant situation in which he was
placed. and thinking the best way to get
out oft, was to avow frankly his inability to
discharge the debt, approaching the mistress
ofthc cafe, (who sat silently and Indifferent at
the counter,) and said politely and confused
ly-
Madame, my friend and myselfleft home
this morning a little precipitately, we quite
forgot to bring our purses-but give you
my word that in an hour will send you the
amount of your BILL
4tmay be so, sir, coldIy replied the lady;
hut know neither ofyou, and we are every
daytaken in in this manner. Do you think
tlat-
Madame, interrupted the Grand Marshall
reddenng with rage at this answer, I'VE are
men of honor, we are officers of the guardp
ooh, yesn fine excuses truly! officers of the
guard, irdeed'
AT these words, men othonor, and officers of
The guard, which Napoleon had overheard, he
turned round, and in a voice which had caus-
ed heroes to tremble, demanded
'What is all this about'
But at sign from Duroc, he remained i'm
patiently where he was. The waiter now
stepped forward and volunteered to he an
swerable for the debt, with which assurance
the mistress ofthe cafe was satisfied Du-
roc regarded the young man with surprise,
and drawing from his pocket gold watch en-
crced with brilliants, said to him:
My friend, you have acted nobly; keep this
watch till return to recompense yon'
Sir said the waiter, Il have no wish TO
take it; | feel convinced that you are men of
honor
Good, my friend, said the Grand Marshall,
you shall neverrepent your confidence in
us.-ile then rejoned the Emperor.
Duroc recounted the particulars ofthe adj
venture TO Napoleon, who laughed heartily,
and was pleased with the generosity of the
poor waiter, who had become security for
mem without knowing who they were. On
tner way to the palace they came to the
fassage DIES Panoramas, which was then one
OF the most elegant passages or covered ways
IN Paris. There shop attracted the atten-
ton ofNapoleon. 1t contained fine collec-
lion ofporcelain vases. Two superb ones
were y, exposed to Wow, and appearing to the
Emperor very tasteful, he entered the shop
ana demanded the price. The mistress of
the shop with sheer on her countenance,
coolly asked if he wished to purchase them?
,, why madame, | should not have asked
the price, unless had thought ofpurchasing
tnem, said Napoleon, irritated by the cool
hnPntatlon of the womnn
-FOUR thousand francs (e160) not a farth-
lt thousand francs! that is horribly
ueaf' madame; much too dear for mel
ana 'ouching his hat, he was about to leave
the shop, when the n,erchande. with her
hands In her pockets, added sarcasticaIly:
'They cost me five thousand, but it is bet
ter to sell at cost in these times than storve.--
There are fine doings nowadays! always
war! all the world complains! business is at n
stand still! now, and the shopkeepers are ru-
med; but we do not pay less taxes
During the address, Napoleon's counton-
Gnce became highly expressive-hs ewes
mashed with rage; at length he interrupted
her by saying: