A Key to Dr. [J.M.] M'Cullch's Course of Reading, Containing Sketches of the Authors, and Heathen Deities, Mentioned in the Volume - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1861. Excerpt: ... transports of the soldiers could no longer be restrained; they all broke their ranks, threw themselves at the Emperor's feet, and with tears of joy and indescribable fervour, raised again the old cry of Vive I'Empereur t Anon, the tricolor cockade was seen on every breast; the eagles re-appeared on the standards; and the whole detachment sent out to combat the Emperor, ranged itself with fervent devotion on his side. In defiance of every effort of General Marchand, the governor, the whole garrison of Grenoble followed their example, and the same evening Napoleon entered the city by torchlight in triumph at the head of about 3,000 men. The intelligence of this success of Napoleon threw the court of Louis XVIII into the greatest consternation. Great efforts were made to meet the danger, but they were all in vain. Amidst the many protestations of loyalty and fidelity offered to Louis by Napoleon's former marshals and others, Marshal Ney, in particular, expressed in the strongest terms his indignation at the insane attempt of the Emperor; and such faith did the Erench government put in his fidelity, that he was intrusted with the command of the army assembling at Lous-le-Saulnier to oppose the progress of the invaders. On taking leave of the King on the 7th March, "Sire,' said he, "I will bring back Bonaparte in an iron cage." "Farewell," replied the monarch, "I trust to your honour and fidelity." As Ney advanced on his journey towards the army, and saw the fermentation and enthusiasm which was arising amongst the people and the troops on the approach of Napoleon, he began to doubt the possibility of upholding the cause of the Bourbons, and no sooner did he come within the enchanting influence of Napoleon and his emissaries than his confidence and fidelity ut...

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