Memoirs of Constant - First Valet de Chambre to the Emperor. Vol III by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Nonfiction, History, Spain & Portugal, France, Military
ISBN: 9781908692504
Publisher: Wagram Press
Published: 2011-03-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter XV

The religious ceremony of Their Majesties' marriage— The day after their marriage— Dazzling fêtes— The temples of Glory and of Hymen— Present of the city of Paris to the Empress— Cost of the toilet-service of the two empresses— Journey in the departments of the North— Souvenirs of Josephine— Triumph and isolation— Arrival at Antwerp— Coolness between the King of Holland and the Emperor— Outbursts of the Emperor— Some characteristic traits of Prince Louis— Sea-voyage to Flushing— Tempest— Danger incurred by the Emperor— Sufferings of His Majesty— The Empress's first riding lesson— Solicitude of the Emperor— Rapid progress— Liking of the Empress for balls and fêtes— Burning of Prince de Schwarzenberg's house— Fortunate presence of mind of the Emperor and the Viceroy of Italy— Napoleon's superstition— Abdication of the King of Holland— The Emperor's remark.

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