CHAPTER XVI

1802. The day after my disgrace--Renewal of my duties--Bonaparte's affected regard for me--Offer of an assistant--M. de Meneval--My second rupture with Bonaparte--The Duc de Rovigo's account of it-- Letter from M. de Barbe Marbois--Real causes of my separation from the First Consul--Postscript to the letter of M. de Barbe Marbois-- The black cabinet--Inspection of letters dining the Consulate-- I retire to St. Cloud--Communications from M. de Meneval--A week's conflict between friendship and…