mission of the Duc de Cadore (Champagny), of which I shall presently
However, as soon as General Allix had communicated this good news, as he
about him, "I told you so, gentlemen. Francis II. cannot carry his
Marshals to return my act.html">act.html">act of abdication. I will send a courier to the
tried to nurse himself in illusions. The Duke of Vicenza went to
to proceed to Paris. Both positively refused to return the act to
Austria, and we take everything upon ourselves." The result proved that
described the Emperor was seated. When he came to the resolution of
cabinet. After he had written and signed the act he said, "Gentlemen,
interests of France, must be defended. I therefore appoint as my
Moskowa, and the Duke of Ragusa . . . . Are you satisfied?" added he,
All present answered, as with one voice. "Yes, Sire." But no sooner was
sofa, which stood near the window, and striking his thigh with his hand
have no Regency! With my Guards and Marmont's corps I shall be in Paris
respecting this impracticable design. He rose with marked ill-humour,
said in a loud and authoritative tone, "Retire."
The Marshals withdrew, and Napoleon was left alone with Caulaincourt. He
which had just taken place was the reading of Beurnonville's letter.
letter was read."--"That is true . . . . But why was it not addressed
to Marshal Macdonald, but the aide de camp who was the bearer of it had
because Beurnonville did not precisely know where Macdonald would be
he said to Caulaincourt, "Vicenza, call back Macdonald."
The Duke of Vicenza hastened after the Marshal, whom he found at the end
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