Attack on the bridge of Charenton by the Russians—Fouché’s
arrangements for the _defence_ of Paris—Bonaparte’s retirement to
Malmaison—His want of moral courage—Comparison between Napoleon
and Frederick the Great—Extraordinary resolution of the
Ex-Emperor to repair to London—Preparations for his undertaking
the journey as secretary to Dr. Marshall—The scheme abandoned
from dread of treachery on the road to the coast—Termination of
the author’s intercourse with Dr. Marshall, and the cause
thereof—Remuneration of Col. Macirone by the arch-traitor Fouché 387