CHAPTER XX.

1799. Murat and Moarad Bey at the Natron Lakes--Bonaparte's departure for the Pyramids--Sudden appearance of an Arab messenger--News of the landing of the Turks at Aboukir--Bonaparte marches against them--They are immediately attacked and destroyed in the battle of Aboukir--Interchange of communication with the English--Sudden determination to return to Europe--Outfit of two frigates-- Bonaparte's dissimulation--His pretended journey to the Delta-- Generous behaviour of Lanusee--Bonaparte's …