Pellini gave a knowing, raunchy look.

Although the woman of France says taste is unique, but few love fat woman.

Pellini had to admit that the slimmed down Jerome was somehow better than Prince Louis. Louis Louis is more suited to the role of Bonaparte advocate.

Little Jerome did not know what Was in Pellini's mind, but that did not prevent him from speculating that Percieri must have mentally arranged him.

"This gentleman next to you, Pessily, is one of my cousin's new recruits!" Little Jerome's voice came to Pessily's ear

"Your Highness," said Pessini, "this is Colonel Fleury, in the French Foreign Legion!"

Little Jerome looked at the stout man carefully. His angular face bore the military vigour and bloodiness that can only be felt in an old soldier, and the callus was visible on the slightly bent forefinger.

"The French Foreign Legion? Very good!" Young Jerome nodded approvingly, went up and took Fleury's hand. "The Bonaparte family needs a man like you," he said.