CHAPTER IV.

1800-1801 Austria bribed by England--M. de St. Julien in Paris--Duroc's mission--Rupture of the armistice--Surrender of three garrisons-- M. Otto in London--Battle of Hohenlinden--Madame Moreau and Madame Hulot--Bonaparte's ill-treatment of the latter--Congress of Luneville--General Clarke--M. Maret--Peace between France and Austria--Joseph Bonaparte's speculations in the funds-- M. de Talleyrand's advice--Post-office regulation--Cambacérès-- Importance of good dinners in the affairs of Gove…