CHAPTER XXXV

1800. The Memorial of St. Helena--Louis XVIII.'s first letter to Bonaparte --Josephine, Hortense, and the Faubourg St. Germain-- Madame Bonaparte and the fortune-teller--Louis XVIII's second letter --Bonaparte's answer--Conversation respecting the recall of Louis XVIII.--Peace and war--A battle fought with pins--Genoa and Melas-- Realisation of Bonaparte's military plans--Ironical letter to Berthier--Departure from Paris--Instructions to Lucien and Cambacérès--Joseph Bonaparte appointed Coun…