The Napoleon Anecdotes (Volume 3); Illustrating the Mental Energies of the Late Emperor of France and the Characters and Actions of His Contemporary S (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1823. Excerpt: ... crown from the valour of his brave people, and not from the Regent of England. "It is to you only, and to the brave men of the army, that I make, and shall always make, it my glory to owe every thing. (Signed) "Napoleon. "By the emperor. "The grand marshal, executing the functions of major general of the grand army. (Signed) "Bertrand." ADMIRAL DUMANOIR. Admiral Dumanoir, who attempted to save his four ships at Trafalgar by flight, was afterwards taken, with his squadron, by Admiral Strachan. He fought well, and when brought to Tiverton, was wounded in three places. On being congratulated on his prospect of being exchanged, he shook his head, and observed, " I shall be tried by a court-martial on my return, and as my ships were taken, I know my fate." However, instantly recovering himself, he added, with true French nonchalance, " by gar, monsieur, Vempereur will very soon have no admirals left, --for all that will Jight, you shoot; and all that will not Jight, he shoots." A VALUABLE PICTURE. Shortly after the Russian campaign, which ended so disastrously for Napoleon, he was told that his mother had concealed a sum of five millions of francs behind a picture hung in one of her rooms. One day, while at the Tuilleries, Napoleon observed, ' Mother, I know you have got money, and I never was more in want of cash than at present; you will therefore infinitely oblige me by lending me some."--" Your majesty has been most wofully deceived," answered Madame Letitia, " for I have not one farthing more than is absolutely necessary for my immediate and daily expenses."--"This is a service I expect from you in the present critical state of my affairs," rejoined the emperor. I assure you, sire, you have been misinformed, as all the money I had was lately sent to a perso...