The screams had stopped when the baby’s cry finally echoed. The midwives, relieved, thanked God and wrapped the baby in blankets while the others helped you recover.

Napoleon, with his ministers, waited behind the door.

"Is the baby healthy?" Anxious and almost grumpy, he asked about the state of his baby and wife.

"The baby is in excellent condition." One of the midwives answered. It was a boy, he thinked. There was a pause. "She is healthy."

Napoleon’s smile of relief faded.