One day——when the emperor had
come to call on his uncle the
cardinal——our worthy priest happened
to be waiting as his Majesty went
by. Noticing that the old man
looked at him with a certain curiocity,
Napoleon turned around and said
brisquely, " Who is this good man
looking at me ? "
" Sire," replied M. Myriel, " you are
looking at a good man, and I at a
great one. May we both be the better
for it."