He made no reply on his father's favorite topic--making fun of the military men of the day, and more particularly of Bonaparte.

"Yes, Father, I have come to you and brought my wife who is pregnant," said Prince Andrew, following every movement of his father's face with an eager and respectful look.

" How is your health?" "Only fools and rakes fall ill, my boy.

You know me: I am busy from morning till night and abstemious, so of course I am well.