Hortense

was in entire political sympathy with the illustrious poet. She regarded legitimacy as a part of her religion, and was intensely devoted to the interests of the Bourbons. She was one of the most beautiful and fascinating women who ever lived. Napoleon at St. Helena, in allusion to this remarkable lady, said:

Difficulty between Napoleon and Madame Récamier.

\"I was scarcely First Consul ere I found myself at issue with


631 of 926

was in entire political sympathy with the illustrious poet. She regarded legitimacy as a part of her religion, and was intensely devoted to the interests of the Bourbons. She was one of the most beautiful and fascinating women who ever lived. Napoleon at St. Helena, in allusion to this remarkable lady, said:

Difficulty between Napoleon and Madame Récamier.

\"I was scarcely First Consul ere I found myself at issue with


631 of 926