CHAP. LXXIX.--The Allied Sovereigns issue a Proclamation that they will not treat with Buonaparte--A Provisional Government is named by the Conservative Senate, who also decree the Forfeiture of Napoleon--This decree is sanctioned by all the Public Bodies in Paris--The Legality of these Proceedings discussed--Feelings towards Napoleon, of the Lower Classes, and of the Military--On 4th April, Buonaparte issues a document Abdicating the Throne of France--His subsequent agitation, and wish to continue the War--The deed is finally dispatched, 40
CHAP. LXXX.--Victor, and other Maréchals give in their adhesion to the Provisional Government--Marmont enters into a separate Convention; but assists at the Conferences held at Paris, leaving Souham second in command of his Army--The Commanders have an Interview with the Emperor Alexander--Souham enters with his Army into the lines of the Allies; in consequence, the Allied Sovereigns insist upon the unconditional Submission of Napoleon--His reluctant acquiescence--The Terms granted to him--Disapprobation of Lord Castlereagh--General Desertion of Napoleon--Death of Josephine--Singular Statement made by Baron Fain, Napoleon's Secretary, of the Emperor's attempt to commit Suicide--After this he becomes more Resigned--Leaves Fontainbleau, 28th April, 53
CHAP. LXXXI.--Commissioners appointed to escort Napoleon--He leaves Fontainbleau on the 20th April--His Interview with Augereau at Valence--Expressions of Popular dislike towards Napoleon in the South of France--Fears for his Personal safety--His own agitation and Precautions--He arrives at Frejus, and embarks on board the Undaunted, with the British and Austrian Commissioners--Arrives at Elba on 4th May, 66
CHAP. LXXXII.--Elba--Napoleon's mode of Life and occupation there--Effects of his Residence at Elba upon the adjoining Kingdom of Italy--He is visited by his Mother and the Princess Pauline--and by a Polish lady--Sir Niel Campbell the only Commissioner left at Elba--Napoleon's Conversations on the State of Europe--His pecuniary Difficulties--and fears of Assassination--Symptoms of some approaching Crisis--A part of the Old Guard disbanded--Napoleon escapes from Elba--Fruitless pursuit by Sir Neil Campbell, 72