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It is said here that Duroc's journey to Berlin was merely to demand a passage for the French troops through the Prussian territory in Franconia, and to prevent the Russian troops from passing through the Prussian territory in Poland. This request is such as might have been expected from our Emperor and his Minister.
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Duroc's letter was dated the 13th November, and the words, "We are in Vienna," seemed to me the result of a dream.
"Didn't you try your chance with the Petit Caporal first?" asked one of the listeners. "To be sure I did. I sent him a long petition, setting forth the whole circumstance, and detailing every minute particular of the duel; but I received it back, unopened, with Duroc's name, and the word 'Rejected, on the back.
Bonaparte's laws Suppression of the festival of the 21st of January Officials visits The Temple Louis XVI. and Sir Sidney Smith Peculation during the Directory Loan raised Modest budget The Consul and the Member of the Institute The figure of the Republic Duroc's missions The King of Prussia The Emperor Alesander General Latour-Foisac Arbitrary decree Company of players for Egypt Singular ideas respecting literary property The preparatory Consulate The journals Sabres and muskets of honour The First Consul and his Comrade The bust of Brutus Statues in the gallery of the Tuileries Sections of the Council of State Costumes of public functionaries Masquerades The opera-balls Recall of the exiles.
Citizen First Consul, I know not what this means! I am utterly ignorant of the matter. I solemnly declare to you that this charge is a most infamous calumny. It is one more to be added to the number of those malicious charges which have been invented for the purpose of destroying any influence I might possess with you. I am in General Duroc's apartment, where I await your orders.
Duroc's answer satisfied me that he at least had no doubt on the subject. "Besides," added he, "when such a general as Moreau has been between two gendarmes he is lost, and is good for nothing more. He will only inspire pity."
When I told her, in a whisper, that I had got a letter for her, she would immediately leave off playing and run to her chamber, where I followed and gave her Duroc's epistle. When she opened it her eyes would fill with tears, and it was some time before she could return to the salon. All was useless for her. Josephine required a support in the family against the family.
The fortunate result of Duroc's intrigues in Prussia, in 1799, encouraged Bonaparte to despatch him, in 1801, to Russia; where Alexander I. received him with that noble condescension so natural, to this great and good Prince. He succeeded at St.
He always remained in close connection with Napoleon until he was killed in 1813. The acquaintance was formed at a subsequent period, in Italy. Duroc's cold character and unexcursive mind suited Napoleon, whose confidence he enjoyed until his death, and who entrusted him with missions perhaps above his abilities. At St. Helena Bonaparte often declared that he was much attached to Duroc.
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