CHAPTER XX.

1803. Presentation of Prince Borghese to Bonaparte--Departure for Belgium Revival of a royal custom--The swans of Amiens--Change of formula in the acts of Government--Company of performers in Bonaparte's suite--Revival of old customs--Division of the institute into four classes--Science and literature--Bonaparte's hatred of literary men --Ducis--Bernardin de Saint-Pierre--Chenier and Lemercier-- Explanation of Bonaparte's aversion to literature--Lalande and his dictionary--Education in the h…