The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-08-26
NAPOLEON AND DUR0C.

y apolcoD was very Iouu ol NHIhiHS IL
the streets of Paris tRc0gnltO, IN search o
adventures. On thee occasions be gen
orally wore a round hat and long blue
coat, in which bis appearance was not al
together progressing. La consequence
of this, be was occasionally received witt
a cooluess and Indifference to which, il
2,r0pria persona, he was uDaccuStomed.-
One morning shortly betore Christmas
he arose as early as seven, aud aecompa'
MED by Duroo, Grand Marshall of the
Palace. (who wore tue same sort of dis
xui-e as Napoleon left the Tulorie, just
as day was breaking. After walk thro
the Palace Eeudon ne, thence to the Rue
de Napoleon where be much admired
the spleudid mansions hich had been re-
Gently erected there; chatting fanl!larly
With Duroc, be observed:
1T serms that the Parisians in this
quarter are very lazy, to keep their shop
shut at this time OF day
Diseour,iuk thus they arrived at th"
Chinese bath rooms, which had been re-
Gently painted and emteIlished. As
they were criticising the exterior, the
caye which belonged to the establishment
opened.
.Suppose We euter and breakfast here.
said Napoleon to Duroc; what DO you say!
has not your walk given you an appetite!
Sire, is too early; it is ONLY eight o.
clock
Bah! bah, your watch is always too
slow! As for TIE, am quite hungry
And without waiting Tor an answer
Napoleon entered the cafe, took his seat
at the table and called tor a waiter, and
requested some mutton chops and bot
tie ofchamberlIn wine; aud having break
tasted heartily, and taken a cup of cof-
fee, which be protested was better than
he was supplied with at the Ialieries, he
called the waiter and manded tue tall,
saving to Duroc-'Psy AMI let Us return
now then rising and olns 10 the door,
he began to whistle an Italian recitatve,
cndeavorins to appear at ease. The
Grand Marshall rose at the saue time;
but after fruitIessy searching his pockets,
found that having dressed in haste, be
bad forgotten bis purse, and be we'll knew
that Napoleon never carried any money
about hin. Nevertheless the waiter came
aud presented the bill to the Grand Mar
sbal, who stood mute with surprise at not
being able to discharge 1t, although the
amount was only twelve francs. Napo-
leon bot knowing what detained Duroc
aud not accustomed to be k'pt waiting,
re entered, laying iwrstlently-
Come, make haste, it is late.
The Grand Marshall was comprehend
ing the unpleasant situation 10 which he
was placed. and thinking the best way to
get out of it was to avow frank y his In-
ability 10 discharge the ceht, approached
the mistress of the cafe, (who was silent
and Indifferent at the eouuter,) and said
politely and confuSedly-
Madame, my friend and myself left
home this morning little precipltstely,
we quite forgot to bring our purses-but
| give you my word that in an hour
will send you the amount of your bi!l'
1T may be 70, sir, coldly replied the
lady; but know neither of you, aud We
are every day taken in in this usuner.-
Do you think that
Madame, interrupted the Graud
Marshal, reddeniug wltb rage at this an
swer, we are men OF honor, We are off,
GERS of the guard!
'0b, yes! Gne excuses, truly! officers
OF the guard indeed!'
At these words, men of honor and Of
GERS of the Guard. when Napoleon had
overheard, be turned round, in a voice of
which had caused heroes to tremble, de-
manded-
What is all this about,
But at sign from Duroc, be remained
impatientIy where be was The waiter
now stepped forward and volunteered to
be suswerable for the debt, with which
assurance the mistress of the cafe was
satisfied. Duroc regarded the young
man with surprise, aud drawing from his
pocket watch encircled with briliaUts,
said to him.
My friend you have acted nobly; keep
this watch till return to recompense
you
Sir said the waiter, i have no wish
to take it; feel convinced that sou are
men of honor
Good. my friend, said tho Grand
Marshal, you shall never repent Jour
confidence in US He then rejoined the
Emperor.
Duroc recounted the particulars of the
adventure to NapoleoU, who laughed
heartily. aud was pleased With the gener-
osity Of the poor waiter. who had become
security for them without knowing who
they we're. On their way to the palace,
they came to the Passage des Psnoramas,
which was then Que Of he most elegant