Hortense

a work which Napoleon had originated, was another reminder to the Parisians of the genius of the great Emperor.

The Emperor, with dying breath, had said at St. Helena, \"It is my wish that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people whom I have loved so well.\" All France was now demanding that this wish should be fulfilled. The Government dared not attempt to resist the popular sentiment. The remains were demanded of England,


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a work which Napoleon had originated, was another reminder to the Parisians of the genius of the great Emperor.

The Emperor, with dying breath, had said at St. Helena, \"It is my wish that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people whom I have loved so well.\" All France was now demanding that this wish should be fulfilled. The Government dared not attempt to resist the popular sentiment. The remains were demanded of England,


753 of 926