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In this same year, 1802, Georges was engaged at the Théâtre-Francais under Bonaparte's protection, and Duchesnois under Joséphine's, at a salary of four thousand francs each. Six months later they were practically members of the company. This was the very highest favour that could be bestowed on them; and it was owing to the influence of Bonaparte on the one side, and that of Joséphine on the other, that this double result was attained.
"How was it that Napoleon came to desert you?" I asked Georges one day.