On the Reviewing Stand at the police academy, Joseph stood in a brand-new blue-and-white Paris police uniform, smiled warmly at the instructors and cadets before him, and said in a ringing voice, "First, I must congratulate you all. You are about to become glorious policemen of France!"
"Yes, at present, almost everyone looks down on the police, even spits on them, but believe me, that history will end with you!"
"The police of France will be a sacred profession that protects the people, maintains public order, and strikes down crime."
"From this day forth, you will be respected by all, praised by all, loved by all, and girls will fight to marry you."
After rousing their morale, Joseph moved on to the main point. "I am very pleased to become your principal."
"Once your principal for a day, your principal for life!"
"Please remember this: no matter what difficulties you encounter, no matter what adversity you suffer, your principal will stand firmly behind you and support you forever!"
"Even if one day you graduate and walk out of Paris Police Academy, even if one day you grow too old to continue serving as policemen, this school will forever remain the eternal bond between me and you!"
Everyone below the stage was so stirred that they could scarcely restrain themselves. They only felt that being able to enter Paris Police Academy was simply God's favor, and if not for the restraints of discipline, someone would probably already have shouted, "Long live the principal!"
Joseph raised his hand and swept it down hard. "Paris Police Academy officially begins classes today!"
All the instructors and cadets raised their hats in salute together and answered loudly, "Yes, sir!"
Immediately afterward, Paris Police Commissioner Besançon stepped onto the stage and announced, "Please have His Highness