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` I saw that he needed an agent who would not penetrate too deeply into his plans . ' `` I have one , '' said I , `` who is all spurs and moustaches , with never a thought beyond women and horses . '' ' `` That is the man I want , '' said Napoleon . `` Bring him to my private cabinet at four o'clock . '' ` So , youngster , I came straight away to you at once , and mind that you do credit to the 10th Hussars . ' I was by no means flattered by the reasons which had led to my Colonel 's choice , and I must have shown as much in my face , for he roared with laughter and Talleyrand gave a dry chuckle also . ` Just one word of advice before you go , Monsieur Gerard , ' said he : ` you are now coming into troubled waters , and you might find a worse pilot than myself .