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One day that M. Ameilhon was one of a deputation, and was about to see Bonaparte for the first time, with an ardent desire of being noticed, and of having a few passing words from him, he put himself very forward in the Audience Chamber. Bonaparte perceiving a face which he only imperfectly recognized, went up to him and said, "Are you not M. Ancilion?" "Yes, sire, Ameilhon." "Oh, aye, without doubt, Bookseller of St. Genevieve?" "Yes, sire, of the Arsenal." "Ah, I knew it; you are the continuer of the History of the Ottoman Empire?" "Yes, sire, of the History of the Lower Empire."--At these words, Napoleon being vexed at his own mistakes, turned his back upon him; and M. Ameilhon, feeling only the joy and honor of having detained the Emperor by him some minutes, turned towards his neighbours, saying, with emphasis, "The Emperor is an astonishing man; he knows every thing."--Furet de Londros.