Book may have numerous typos; missing text; images; or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1892. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XX I Began the year 1812 at Paris with my wife and our respective families; but my happiness was disturbed by the thought of my approaching departure to join the first regiment of chasseurs; to which I had been appointed as major only. My regret at not having obtained promotion to colonel was somewhat lessened when I was paying my respects on New Year's Day at the Tuileries; and the Emperor sent for me to his private room. I found there the Count of Lobau; who; in this matter; as always; did me much kindness. Napoleon appeared^ and was very affable; saying that he had intended to give me a regiment; that personal considerations had induced him to. make Barain a colonel; which with Pelet and < 'asabianca made three colonels from Massena's staff; and he did not think he ought to appoint a fourth. He added that; though he could not give me the nominal command of a regiment; he was going to give it me practically--that; namely; of the 23rd Mounted Chasseurs. The colonel; M. de la Nougarede; suffered so much from gout that he could scarcely ride. 'But;' continued the Emperor; ' he is an excellent officer; and served his first campaigns valiantly with me; I have much liking and esteem for him; and as he has begged me to allow him to try another campaign; I do not wish to take his regiment from him. However; I understand that that fine regiment is in a somewhat ticklish state; so I am sending you as his coadjutor. You will be working in your own interest--for if the colonel's health improves I shall make him a general. Otherwise I shall put him in the gendarmerie; and in either case you will be colonel. So 1 repeat that you will be working in your own interest.' This promise restored my hopes; and I was making ready to start for my new destination when my leave was prolonged til...
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