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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
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A slight Description of the Island.—Its Appearance from the Sea.—Consternation at its threatening Aspect.—Singular Position of St. James Town.—The Briars
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CHAPTER II.
Alarm from Ladder Hill.—Ship in Sight.—News of the expected Arrival of Napoleon.—Our disbelief of the Report, and my childish Fears.—The Arrival of Sir George Cockburn, on Board the Northumberland, with his illustrious Prisoner Napoleon Bonaparte.—The Emperor's Landing, and Annoyance at being stared at
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CHAPTER III.
View of the Cavalcade going and returning from Longwood the Day after Napoleon's Landing at St. Helena.—The Emperor's Admiration of the Briars.—Takes up his Residence amongst us.—Description of his Manner, Person, &c.—Questions me in Geography.—His Opinion of English Music
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