Hortense

the penalty was none the less inevitable. The laws of God can not be violated with impunity, even though the violation be a sin of ignorance.

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Chapter VI.

The Death of Josephine.

1810-1814

Marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa.

Hortense goes to Navarre.

From the sad scenes described in the last chapter, Eugene returned to Italy. Hortense, in the deepest state of dejection, remained for a short time in Paris,


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the penalty was none the less inevitable. The laws of God can not be violated with impunity, even though the violation be a sin of ignorance.

* * *


Chapter VI.

The Death of Josephine.

1810-1814

Marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa.

Hortense goes to Navarre.

From the sad scenes described in the last chapter, Eugene returned to Italy. Hortense, in the deepest state of dejection, remained for a short time in Paris,


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