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| CHAPTER IV. | ||
Napoleon's Habits during his Stay at the Briars.—Miss Legg, her Terror of the Emperor.—Napoleon attacked by a Cow.—The Room occupied by him.—His simple Mode of Living.—Caricature of a Frenchman.—My Indignation at being quizzed about Count Las Cases' Son
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| CHAPTER V. | ||
Napoleon's Condescension in entering into and promoting the Amusements of Children.—His beautiful Hand.—Ancedote of the Sword.—Miniatures of the King of Rome and other Branches of the Emperor's Family.—The Game at Whist.—The Ball Dress
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| CHAPTER VI. | ||
The Emperor's favourite Retreat in the Briars' Garden.—The Malay Slave.—Napoleon's general Information and versatility of Conversation.—Consternation of Captain Poppleton at the supposed Escape of his Prisoner, on his first Riding Excursion after Napoleon left the Briars
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| CHAPTER VII. | ||
The Sévres China.—Napoleon displaying and explaining its Devices.—His Good Nature in forwarding the Amusements of Children.—The Mice.—Blindman's Buff
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