The History of the Restoration of Monarchy in France, Volume 2H. G. Bohn, 1854 |
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Page 498 - I offer myself as a sacrifice to the hatred of the enemies of France. May they prove sincere in their declarations, and have really directed them only against my power ! My political life is terminated, and I proclaim my son under the title of Napoleon II., Emperor of the French.
Page 485 - have you forgotten what we have done for him ? Have you forgotten that the bones of our children, of our brothers, everywhere attest our fidelity — in the sands of Africa, on the shores of the Guadalquivir and the Tagus, on the banks of the Vistula, and in the frozen deserts of Muscovy ? During more than ten years, three millions of Frenchmen have perished for a man who wishes still to struggle against all Europe.
Page 498 - My political life is terminated, and I proclaim my son, under the title of Napoleon II., Emperor of the French. " The present ministers will provisionally form the council of the government. The interest which I take in my son induces me to invite the Chambers to form, without delay, the regency by a law. " Unite all for the public safety, in order to remain an independent nation. (Signed)
Page 427 - They may die," replied Wellington, " but they must keep their ground. Nothing but night or Blucher can now give us reinforcements! " The division obeyed and stood its ground. The Duke of Wellington, the Prince of Orange, Lord Hill, Pozzo di Borgo, and Alava, a Spanish volunteer general, flew by turns from one regiment to another to animate them, entered the squares, received the charges, and quitted them again after their fire had been delivered, to fly to another, thus setting an example and imparting...
Page 341 - Messieurs of the Chamber of Peers, and Messieurs of the Chamber of Representatives. - For three months past, circumstances and the confidence of the people have invested me with unlimited power. At this moment the most anxious wish of my heart is accomplished. I have commenced a constitutional monarchy.
Page 302 - If I advance, follow me; if I retreat, kill me; if I die, avenge me.
Page 333 - Frenchmen, my wish is that of the people; my rights are theirs; my honour, my glory, my happiness, can be no other than the honour, the glory, and the happiness of France.
Page 332 - Emperor, consul, soldier ! I hold every thing from the people. In prosperity, in adversity, in the field of battle, in council, on the throne, in exile, France has been the rule and constant object of my thoughts and actions.
Page 340 - It was afterwards proposed that a deputation should be sent to Buonaparte to communicate this decision, and that the members of the provisional government should take an oath of obedience to the constitutions of the empire, and of fidelity to Napoleon II. This, however, was opposed as unnecessary, and the chamber adjourned. The measures thus adopted by the chambers were rendered absolutely necessary, by Napoleon's refusal to abdicate except in favour of his son. Had not Napoleon II. been acknowledged,...