Peace of 1814—The Bourbons and _émigrés_ generally—Motives of the
author in visiting the continent—His departure from England with
his family—Arrival at Havre de Grace—The _Côteau
d’Ingouville_—Doctor Sorerie and his _graduated scale_—The
Pavillon Poulet—Price of commodities at Havre—Rate of
exchange—English assumption abroad—The author’s rural retirement
disturbed by Napoleon’s return from Elba—Circumstances attending
the announcement of this fact at Havre—Previous demonstrations of
the inhabitants of the town, and more particularly of the
military quartered there—Uniform of the old guard—Two Russians
mutilated by the mob—Retirement of Louis _le Désiré_ from
Paris—Curious variety of feeling manifested among the people at
Havre—Policy of the priests—Good humour of all parties—Recruiting
for the _Emperor_ and the _King_—Consternation of the English at
Havre—Meeting at the house of the consul, Mr. Stuart—A vinous
harangue—Prompt embarkation of the British—Accommodations of a
storehouse—The huissiers and the spring showers—_Signs_ of the
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