Secret Memoirs of Napoleon Buonaparte, Volumen 1

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H. Colburn, 1815 - 420 páginas
 

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Página 348 - The allied powers having proclaimed that the Emperor Napoleon was the only obstacle to the re-establishment of the peace of Europe, the Emperor Napoleon, faithful to his oath, declares that ' he renounces, for himself and heirs, the thrones of France and Italy ; and that there is no personal sacrifice, even that of life,, which he is not ready to make to the interests of France.
Página 12 - Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation.
Página 326 - Art. 1. His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon renounces for himself, his successors and descendants, as well as for all the members of his family, all right of sovereignty and dominion, as well to the French Empire, and the kingdom of Italy, as over every other country.
Página 326 - The mother, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces of the Emperor, shall also retain, wherever they may reside, the titles of Princes of the Emperor's family.
Página 271 - Do not alarm yourself, madam," said the emperor: " I am wholly your's. If there be any thing that I could do to oblige you, do not deprive me of that pleasure." — The queen was silent: he repeated the same sentiment several times. At length, with a hesitating voice, she requested the town of Magdebourg for her son. " Magdebourg !" exclaimed the emperor, starting from big seat ; " Magdebourg! you do not know, madam, what you ask: let u« hear no more of it ;" and he hastrly took his leave.
Página 25 - Ii nave appeared credible, I ear, that such a man should become your antagonist, and force you to raise the siege of » miserable town amid the eands of Syria ? Thee* are events which you must acknowledge surpass all human calculation. Take my advice, general, assume more moderate sentiments, and you will not think him an enemy who tells you that Asia is not a theatre made for y<>ur glory. This letter is a little stroke of vengeance whirl
Página 329 - There shall be given all the necessary passports for the free passage of his Majesty the Emperor Napoleon, or of the Empress, the Princes and Princesses, and all the persons of their suites who wish to accompany them, or to establish themselves out of France, as well as for the passage of all the equipages, horses, and effects belonging to them. The Allied Powers shall, in consequence, furnish officers and men for escorts.
Página 330 - Art. 20. The High Allied Powers guarantee the execution of all the articles of the present treaty, and engage to obtain that it shall be adopted and guaranteed by France.
Página 365 - Fructidor General' and the ex-emperor met at a short distance from Valence, as the latter was on his way to Elba. "I have thy proclamation," said Napoleon, "thou hast betrayed me." — "Sire," replied the Marshal, " it is you who have betrayed France and the army, by sacrificing both to a frantic spirit of ambition.
Página 367 - IV., he will have his heart ; he will love the soldiers and the people. Let us then swear fidelity to Louis XVIII., and to the Constitution which...

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