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CHAPTER II.
Disposition of the British Fleet along the Western Coast of
France, in order to prevent Buonaparte's Escape.-The Bel-
lerophon appointed to the Station off Rochefort Orders un-
der which Captain Maitland acted.-Plans agitated for Napo-
leon's Escape. Circumstances which show that his surrender,
if made, could not be a matter of choice. Savary and Las
Cases open a Negotiation with Captain Maitland-Captain
Maitland's Account of what passed at their Interviews Las
Cases' Account-The two Statements compared, and prefer-
ence given to Captain Maitland's.-Napoleon's Letter to the
Prince Regent-He surrenders himself on board the Bellero-
phon, on 15th July. His Behaviour during the passage.
His arrival off Torbay-off Plymouth.—Great curiosity pre-
vails among the English People to see him. All approach to
the Ship Prohibited.-Final determination of the English Go-
vernment that Buonaparte shall be sent to St Helena, com-
municated to him-His Protest and Remonstrances against
it.
CHAPTER III.
Napoleon's real view of the Measure of sending him to St He-
lena-Allegation that Captain Maitland made terms with him
-disproved-Probability that the insinuation arose with Las
Cases, who was disappointed that a negotiation which he had
conducted was not successful.-Scheme of removing Napoleon
from the Bellerophon, by citing him as a witness in a case of
Libel. Threats of self-destruction by Napoleon-by his Fol-
lowers that they would put him to death_only made to inti-
midate the Government-Napoleon goes on board the North-
umberland, which sails for St Helena. His behaviour on the
Voyage. Manner in which he was treated by Sir George
Cockburn. He arrives at St Helena, and lands on 16th Oc-
tober,
CHAPTER IV.
Causes which justify the English Government in the measure of
Napoleon's Banishment-He was a Prisoner of War, and had
86
already shown, by breach of the Treaty of Fontainbleau, that
no confidence could be reposed in him.-The Government was
even censured for not taking stronger precautions to prevent his
escape from Elba.-Napoleon'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 Empe-
ror.--Advantages of St Helena, as a place of Banishment.
Sir George Cockburn's Instructions for the Treatment of Na-
poleon. Longwood fixed on as the place of residence of the
Ex-Emperor.Temporary Accommodation prepared for him
at Briars. He removes to Longwood.-Precautions taken for
the safe custody of the Prisoner.Regulations concerning the
Vessels permitted to enter the Harbour,
CHAPTER V.
Buonaparte's alleged grievances considered.--Right of Great Bri-
tain to restrict his Liberty.-Propriety of withholding the Ti-
tle of Emperor.--The Right of inspecting his Correspondence
might have been dispensed with.-Regulations that a British
Orderly Officer should see Napoleon at certain times in the
day-its importance.-Limits allowed Napoleon for his walks
and rides. Complaints urged by Las Cases against Sir George
Cockburn. Measures adopted by the European Powers to se-
cure Napoleon's safe custody.-Sir Hudson Lowe appointed
Governor of St Helena-his Qualifications for the Office con-
sidered. Information given by General Gourgaud to Govern-
ment.-Agitation of various Plans for Buonaparte's Escape.-
Writers on the subject of Napoleon's Residence at St Helena.
-Napoleon's irritating Treatment of Sir Hudson Lowe.-In-
terviews between them,
106
128
CHAPTER VI.
Instructions to Sir Hudson Lowe for his Treatment of Napo-
leon.-Sum allowed by the British Government for the Ex-
Emperor's Expenses. The allegations that his Table was not
sufficiently supplied, considered.-Napoleon's proposal to de-
fray his own Expenses-Sale of his Plate-made in order to
produce a false impression of the state to which he was redu
ced. The fact, that he had at that time a large sum of Money
in his strong-box, stated.-Wooden House constructed in
London for Buonaparte, and transported to St Helena.—In-
terview between Sir Hudson Lowe and Napoleon on its arri-
val.-Delays in the erection of it-When finished, Buona.
parte's ill-health prevented his being removed to it. The Re-
gulation that a British Officer should attend Napoleon in his
rides, a subject of much displeasure to him.-Free communi-
cation with Europe carried on by the Inmates of Longwood,
without the knowledge of the Governor.-Regulation respect-
ing Napoleon's Intercourse with the Inhabitants of St Helena.
-General Reflections on the Disputes between him and Sir
Hudson Lowe,
179
CHAPTER VII.
Napoleon's domestic habits-Manner in which he spent the day
-his dress. Nature of the fragments of Memoirs he dictated
to Messrs Gourgaud and Montholon. His particular taste in
Belles Lettres led him to admire Ossian. His attachment to
the Drama-prefers Racine and Corneille to Voltaire.-Dislike
of Tacitus. His Vindication of the Character of Cæsar.-His
behaviour towards the Persons of his Household-Amusements
and Exercises. His Character of Sir Pulteney Malcolm.-De-
gree of his intercourse with the Islanders, and with Visitors to
the Island.-Interview with Captain Basil Hall-with Lord
Amherst and the Gentlemen attached to the Chinese Embassy, 222
CHAPTER VIII.
Napoleon's Illness-viz. Cancer in the Stomach.-Dr Arnott's
opinion that it was NOT the effect of Climate, but had been
growing upon him since 1817.—The disposition which might
have obtained a relaxation of the Restrictions by which Napo-
leon was guarded, not manifested by him.-Removal of Las
Cases from his Household.-Montholon's various Complaints
brought forward by Lord Holland in the House of Lords, and
replied to by Lord Bathurst.-Effect of the failure of Lord
Holland's Motion upon Buonaparte.-Symptoms of his Illness
increase his refusal to take Exercise or Medicines. Removal
of Dr O'Meara from his attendance on Buonaparte-who re-
fuses to permit the visits of any other English Physician.—Two
Roman Catholic Priests sent to St Helena at his desire.-Na-
poleon's opinions on the subject of Religion.-Dr Antommarchi
arrives to supply the place of O'Meara.-Continued Disputes
between Napoleon and Sir Hudson Lowe. Plans for effecting
Buonaparte's Escape.-Scheme of Johnstone, a daring Smug-
gler, to approach St Helena in a Submarine Vessel, and receive
the Prisoner on board-frustrated by the Seizure of the Vessel.
-The disturbed state of Italy and other causes render fresh vi-
gilance in the custody of Napoleon's Person necessary. His
Disease increases.-Letter expressing his Majesty's interest in
the Illness of Napoleon.-Consent of the latter to admit the
visits of Dr Arnott.-Napoleon employs himself in making his
Will-and gives other directions connected with his Decease.
-Extreme Unction administered to him.-HIS DEATH, on
5th May, 1821.-Anatomization of the Body.-His Funeral, 254
CONCLUSION,
303
APPENDIX.
No. I.
Additional Notices on Napoleon's Early Career,
No. II.
Descent of the French in South Wales, under General Tate,
No. III.
Historical Notes on the 18th Brumaire,
No. IV.
xxii
XXV
Instructions by Napoleon to Talleyrand, Prince of Beneventum, xliv
No. V.
Further Particulars concerning the Arrest, Trial, and Death of
the Duke D'Enghien,
No. VI.
xlvii
Reflections on the Conduct of Napoleon towards the Prince Royal
of Sweden,
No. VII.
Extract from Manuscript Observations on Napoleon's Russian
Campaign, by an English Officer of Rank,
No. VIII.
Remarks on the Campaign of 1815,
lxxxviii
XCV
No. 1X.
Buonaparte's Protest,
No. X.
cxxiv
States of Thermometer, as taken at Deadwood, Island of St He-
lena, during 12 Calendar Months, viz. from 1st Sept. 1820, to
31st Aug. 1821, inclusive,
No XI.
cli
Interview betwixt Napoleon Buonaparte and Henry Ellis, Esq.
Third Commissioner of Lord Amherst's Embassy to China, clii