"Be true to the king that they give you.
We may not embrace ere we part;
But, General, reach me your hand,
And press me, I pray, to your heart.'

" He call'd for our battle standard;
One kiss to the eagle he gave.
' Dear eagle ! ' he said, 'may this kiss
Long sound in the hearts of the brave ! '

"'Twas thus that Napoleon left us;
Our people were weeping and mute,