It is said that Napoleon, after having ascertained the exact position of
his army, on the night previous to the battle of Austerlitz, fell asleep
in the midst of his general officers. This was about midnight, when he
snatched an hour from his important duties to restore the energies of
his wearied frame. Ingratitude and treason were alone able to conquer
the will and the power that were to astonish future ages, and to be
felt, if not acknowledged, to all time.
[Illustration: THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ.]