The History of Napoleon the First, Vol. 4 of 4 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This grave counsellor, who might have been the first to profit by the lessons Of which he was so prodigal, ended his admonition by laying down a maxim pre-eminently edifying in his mouth. 'the best policy to-day,' he says, 'is Simplieu'y and T rut/z Such a profession Of faith from the hand that Signed the treaty Of Bayonne was a priceless curiosity, a truly royal gem above all, it was a clear indica tion of the sincerity and good intentions of Napoleon. SO much so that the emperor Of Austria, more deeply im pressed than ever with the necessity of taking advantage Of the remarkable Opportunity afforded him by the war in Spain, continued to press forward his armaments with as much activity as the difficulties of his position and the vicinity Of so suspicious a neighbour would permit.

The proposal for peace which the two potentates of Erfurt had agreed to address to England was drawn up in a far more moderate tone. They appealed to the duty of yielding to the wishes and requirements Of all nations, and of putting an end to the misfortunes of Europe. Peace was as much the interest Of the people Of the Continent as Of the people of Great Britain. They joined therefore in begging his Britannic Majesty to hearken to the voice of lzumam'ty by silencing that of passion, so as to insure the happiness of Europe, and Of the present generation' (october 12.

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