"His Majesty drew attention to the Grenadier division and to the march past," continued the general, "and it seems the ambassador took no notice and allowed himself to reply that: `We in France pay no attention to such trifles!` The Emperor did not condescend to reply. At the next review, they say, the Emperor did not once deign to address him."

"Be off, thou base slave! Touch me not! See this?" shouted Makar Alexeevich, brandishing the pistol. "Board them!"