"Of course such a man will be abused. People have said that Napoleon was a coward, and Washington a traitor. You must take me where I shall see Melmotte. He is a man whose hand I would kiss; but I would not condescend to speak even a word of reverence to any of your Emperors."

"Of course such a man will be abused. People have said that Napoleon was a coward, and Washington a traitor. I would like to see Melmotte - to kiss his hand; but I would not condescend to speak a word of reverence to any of your Emperors."
