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Ch. XV.]
the Emperor Napoleon.
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was said,) as a silent token of her regard and unchanged affection for the ex-emperor.

When we had seen and admired this treasure, Madame Bertrand invited us to accompany her, and be charmed by the exhibition of a variety of presents from Lady Holland, which had been sent out and had arrived only a few days before. They offered a rich feast to my eyes; such an assemblage of beautiful trinkets I had never beheld, and I viewed them again and again in an ecstasy of delight.

Lady Holland was very kind to Mesdames Bertrand and Montholon, especially to the former; and many were the grateful prayers 1 have heard her offer for the happiness of that excellent lady, who evinced such true charity in displaying so many considerate attentions, which could not but be highly appreciated under such circumstances. Napoleon, when speaking of her ladyship, always called her "La bonne Lady Holland," and expressed himself very grateful

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