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For some time his Marshals left him alone: but, as Caulaincourt's courier was waiting for the reply, Berthier and Maret ventured to intrude on his grief. He tossed them the letter containing the allied terms. A long silence ensued, while they awaited his decision. As he spoke not a word, they begged him to give way and grant peace to France.
The Provisional Government was not entirely pleased with Caulaincourt's presence in Paris, and a representation was made to the Russian Emperor on the subject. Alexander concurred in the opinion of the Provisional Government, which was expressed through the medium of the Abbe de Pradt. M. de Caulaincourt, therefore, at the wish of the Czar, returned to the Emperor, then at Fontainebleau.
The men of the Revolution and the men of the Empire The Council of Regency Departure of the Empress from Paris Marmont and Mortier Joseph's flight Meeting at Marmont's hotel Capitulation of Paris Marmont's interview with the Emperor at Fontainebleau Colonels Fabvier and Denys The Royalist cavalcade Meeting at the hotel of the Comte de Morfontaine M. de Chateaubriand and his pamphlet Deputation to the Emperor Alexander Entrance of the Allied sovereigns into Paris Alexander lodged in M. Talleyrand's hotel Meetings held there The Emperor Alexander's declaration My appointment as Postmaster-General Composition of the Provisional Government Mistake respecting the conduct of the Emperor of Austria Caulaincourt's mission from Napoleon His interview with the Emperor Alexander Alexander's address to the deputation of the Senate M. de Caulaincourt ordered to quit the capital.
M. de Talleyrand approved of my determination not to go to Switzerland, and at one o'clock precisely I proceeded to M. de Caulaincourt's. He told me all he had been instructed to say. From the manner in which he made the communication I concluded that he himself considered the proposed mission a disagreeable one, and unlikely to be attended by any useful result.
The others divined that it was his own handiwork, drawn up in order to spin out the negotiations and leave his master a few days of grace. They respected his intentions, and nine days of grace were gained; but the only answer that Napoleon vouchsafed to Caulaincourt's appeals was the missive of March 17th from Rheims: "I have received your letters of the 13th.
Last of all comes on the morrow Caulaincourt's despatch announcing that the allies now insist on France returning to the limits of 1791. Never, surely, since the time of Job did calamity shower her blows so thickly on the head of mortal man: and never were they met with less resignation and more undaunted defiance. After receiving the black budget of news the Emperor straightway shut himself up.
Now, Caulaincourt, tell me honestly, if you were in my place, and I in yours, and I should make this proposition to you, what determination would you adopt?" I observed from the expression of Caulaincourt's countenance that my question had made an impression on him, and affectionately pressing my hand he said, "I would do as you do: Enough. I will arrange the business with the Emperor."
Now, Caulaincourt, tell me honestly, if you were in my place, and I in yours, and I should make this proposition to you, what determination would you adopt?" I observed from the expression of Caulaincourt's countenance that my question had made an impression on him, and affectionately pressing my hand he said, "I would do as you do: Enough. I will arrange the business with the Emperor."
The others divined that it was his own handiwork, drawn up in order to spin out the negotiations and leave his master a few days of grace. They respected his intentions, and nine days of grace were gained; but the only answer that Napoleon vouchsafed to Caulaincourt's appeals was the missive of March 17th from Rheims: "I have received your letters of the 13th.
This seemed pretty positive, to be sure; but even this assurance did not, for a moment, alter my opinion. The better to convince me, M. de Talleyrand gave me Caulaincourt's letter to read. After reading it I confidently said, "He will never sign the conditions."
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