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down upon France. The carnage of Dresden and Leipsic compelled the Emperor, in November, to return to Paris to raise reinforcements. Though he had been victorious in almost every battle, still the surging billows of his foes, flowing in upon him from all directions, could not be rolled back.

Embarrassment of Maria Louisa.

Maria Louisa was in a state of great embarrassment, and dreaded to see her husband. Her father,


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down upon France. The carnage of Dresden and Leipsic compelled the Emperor, in November, to return to Paris to raise reinforcements. Though he had been victorious in almost every battle, still the surging billows of his foes, flowing in upon him from all directions, could not be rolled back.

Embarrassment of Maria Louisa.

Maria Louisa was in a state of great embarrassment, and dreaded to see her husband. Her father,


476 of 926