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CONTENTS.
PAGE.
Captain Maitland sets sail in the Bellerophon, with
sealed Instructions
He arrives off l'Isle Dieu. Proceeds off Rochefort
Reconnoitres the French Ships of war under l'Isle
d'Aix :
Is joined by the Cephalus
Captain Maitland hears of the Victory of Waterloo.
On June 30, receives a communication, sent from
Bourdeaux within a quill, respecting the probable
Flight of Buonaparte by Sea
Blockades Rochefort, Bourdeaux, and la Teste d'Ar-
casson
Destroys his Prizes
A Man and Boy in a flat Punt saved
Captain Maitland watches the Frigates at l'Isle d'Aix
closely
Receives Sir Henry Hotham's Instructions
1
2
3
5
9
10
The Mouche Schooner, with Savary and Las Cases
with a Flag of Truce, approaches the Bellerophon 22
Secret Orders from Sir Henry Hotham
22, 25
The Captain's Answer to Bertrand
Conversation with Savary and Las Cases
Receives private Information by a Row-boat
Captain Maitland guards the Mamusson Passage
The White Flag is hoisted at Rochelle
The Bellerophon fires a Royal Salute
The French Frigates appear ready to put to Sea
English Guard-boats continue to row near the Frigates
British Flag of Truce, its colour
The Mouche Schooner, with Las Cases and General
Lallemand, returns to the Bellerophon
Communication delivered from Napoleon
Captain Maitland's Reply
Buonaparte stated to be at Rochefort, but is at l'Isle
d'Aix
30
32
36
37
38, 39
38
39
40
ib.
41
Design for effecting the Escape of Buonaparte in a
Cask on board of a Danish Vessel
47
Las Cases, with General Gourgaud returns to the Bel-
lerophon
48
They bring an important Letter from Bertrand
List of Napoleon's Suite
The Emperor's Letter to H. R. H. the Prince Regent
Captain Maitland promises to receive Buonaparte
Captain Sartorius is despatched to England, with a
Letter from Captain Maitland, and with General
Gourgaud
July 15, Napoleon reaches the Bellerophon, in the
Barge of that Ship. He comes on board. His uni-
form described
Napoleon cheered by the Crew of l'Epervier
His Address to Captain Maitland
The Ship's Officers are introduced to him
His small knowledge of English
He examines the Bellerophon
69, 70
Conversations between Napoleon and Captain Mait-
land
Buonaparte's Naval Opinions
71
72
73
74
74, 76, 77, 92, 96, 98, 108
Breakfast on board the Bellerophon
75, 76, 79
80
Rear-Admiral Sir Henry Hotham arrives off Roche-
fort; his Conference with Captain Maitland
The Admiral comes on board the Bellerophon
Conversation at Dinner
Buonaparte's Portable Library and Camp-Bed
He breakfasts on board the Admiral's Ship
Attachment for him evinced by the Officers of his
Suite
The Bellerophon sets sail for Torbay
Buonaparte speaks of Sir Sidney Smith
The Passage to England described
Card Parties
The Captain's Despatch to Lord Keith
81
83
84
a Portrait of Napoleon
Speaks with the Swiftsure, Captain Webley
Count Las Cases
English Coast in sight
The Bellerophon anchors in Torbay
Buonaparte's Exclamation on viewing the Shore Admiral Lord Keith's Orders
English Newspapers read by Napoleon
Observations of Madame Bertrand
Persons refused Admission on board the Bellerophon
Lord Keith's Approval of Captain Maitland's Line of
Conduct
Concourse of Spectators in Boats.
117
Buonaparte complains of the Guard-ships
The Lords of the Admiralty approve of
Maitland's Proceedings
Napoleon's Letter to the Regent is forwarded
He is considered as a General Officer
Orders received from the Admiralty
125, 127
Captain
Napoleon's Compliment on seeing Mrs. Maitland
Sir Richard and Lady Strachan come along-side the
Ship
Admiral Lord Keith is introduced to Napoleon
Repugnance of the Prisoners to their Banishment to
St. Helena.
Crowd of Boats round the Ship
Buonaparte's Habits on board Ship
129
130
134
136
131, 137
. 138
. 139
Bertrand, Savary, and Lallemand, fear Proscrip-
tion
140, 143, 145
Buonaparte informed that he was to be sent to St.
Captain Maitland's Letter favourable to Savary and
Lallemand
Buonaparte shows himself on deck
145
148, 155
Countess Bertrand much agitated at the thoughts of her Husband going to St. Helena
Lallemand is reproved by Captain Maitland
Buonaparte's Assertion that "he would not go to St.
Helena"
150
152
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151, 154, 157, 167
161
Buonaparte's Inquiries as to St. Helena
Report of an Attempt to escape
Rumour of an Intention of serving a Habeas Corpus to
bring Buonaparte ashore
Ship prepared for Sea
The Northumberland ordered to convey Buonaparte
The Bellerophon weighs Anchor
. 163