CHAPTER II.

1800. Suspension of hostilities--Letter to the Consuls--Second Occupation of Milan--Bonaparte and Massena--Public acclamations and the voice of Josephine--Stray recollections--Organization of Piedmont--Sabres of honour--Rewards to the army of the Rhine--Pretended army of reserve--General Zach--Anniversary of the 14th of July--Monument to Desaix--Desaix and Foy--Bonaparte's speech in the Temple of Mars-- Arrival of the Consular Guard--The bones of marshal Turenne-- Lucien's successful speech-…