CHAPTER XXI.

1804. The Temple--The intrigues of Europe--Prelude to the Continental system--Bombardment of Granville--My conversation with the First Consul on the projected invasion of England--Fauche Borel--Moreau and Pichegru--Fouché's manoeuvres--The Abbe David and Lajolais-- Fouché's visit to St. Cloud--Regnier outwitted by Fouché-- My interview with the First Consul--His indignation at the reports respecting Hortense--Contradiction of these calumnies--The brothers Faucher--Their execution--The First …