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EDINBURGH PRINTED BY BALLANTYNE AND CO., PAUL'S WORK.
OF
NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE,
WITH A
PRELIMINARY VIEW OF THE FRENCH
REVOLUTION.
BY
SIR WALTER SCOTT, BART.
VOL. IX.
ROBERT CADELL, EDINBURGH;
WHITTAKER AND CO., LONDON.
1835.
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LIFE OF NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE.
CHAP. LXXXIX.-Strength of the two armies.-Plans of
their Generals.-THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO com-
menced on the forenoon of the 18th June.-French at-
tack directed against the British centre-shifted to their
right-charges of the Cuirassiers-and their reception.-
Advance of the Prussians.-Ney's charge at the head of
the Guards. His repulse-and Napoleon's orders for
retreat. The victorious Generals meet at La Belle Al-
liance.-Behaviour of Napoleon during the engagement.
-Blucher's pursuit of the French.-Loss of the British
-of the French.-Napoleon's subsequent attempts to
undervalue the military skill of the Duke of Wellington
answered. His unjust censures of Grouchy.-The notion
that the British were on the point losing the battle
when the Prussians came up, shown to be erroneous, ....
CHAP. XC.-Buonaparte's arrival at Paris.-The Cham-
bers assemble, and adopt resolutions, indicating a wish
for Napoleon's Abdication.-Fouché presents Napoleon's
Abdication, which stipulates that his Son shall succeed
him.-Carnot's report to the Peers, of the means of de-
fence contradicted by Ney.-Stormy debate on the
Abdication Act.-Both Chambers evade formally recog-
nising Napoleon II.-Provisional Government.-Napo
leon at Malmaison.-His offer of his services in the de-
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fence of Paris rejected.-Surveillance of General Beker.
-Means provided at Rochefort for his departure to the
United States. He arrives at Rochefort on 3d July.-
The Provisional Government attempt in vain to treat
with the Allies.-The Allies advance to Paris.-Cham-
ber of Peers disperse.-Louis XVIII. re-enters Paris
on 8th July,
CHAP. XCI.-Disposition of the British Fleet along the
Western Coast of France, in order to prevent Buona-
parte's Escape.-The Bellerophon off Rochefort.-Or-
ders under which Captain Maitland acted.-Plans agitated
for Napoleon's Escape.-Savary and Las Cases open a
Negotiation with Captain Maitland-Captain Maitland's
Account of what passed at their Interviews-Las Cases'
Account The Statements compared.-Napoleon's Letter
to the Prince Regent.-He surrenders himself on board
the Bellerophon, on 15th July.-His arrival off Ply-
mouth. All approach to the Ship prohibited.-Final
determination of the English Government that Buona-
parte shall be sent to St Helena.-His Protest,
87
CHAP. XCII.-Napoleon's real view of the measure of
sending him to St Helena.-Allegation that Captain
Maitland made terms with him—disproved.—Probability
that the insinuation arose with Las Cases.-Scheme of
removing Napoleon from the Bellerophon, by citing him
as a witness in a case of libel.-Threats of self-destruc-
tion.-Napoleon goes on board the Northumberland,
which sails for St Helena.-His behaviour on the voyage.
-He arrives at St Helena, 16th October,
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CHAP. XCIII.-Causes which justify the English Govern-
ment in the measure of Napoleon's Banishment.--Napo-
leon's wish to retire to England, in order that, being near
France, he might again interfere in her affairs.-Reasons
for withholding from him the title of Emperor.-Sir
George Cockburn's Instructions.-Temporary Accom-
modation at Briars.-Napoleon removes to Longwood.—
Precautions taken for the safe custody of the Prisoner, ... 137
CHAP. XCIV.-Buonaparte's alleged grievances considered.