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Page 189
... we walked in the gar- dens , where our conversation turned upon the ex- traordinary genius , who , in the character of first Consul of the French , unites a force and extent 190 . of TALLEYRAND . sway unknown to the kings.
... we walked in the gar- dens , where our conversation turned upon the ex- traordinary genius , who , in the character of first Consul of the French , unites a force and extent 190 . of TALLEYRAND . sway unknown to the kings.
Page 190
... Talleyrand , who , when in America , had lived with him a considerable time under the same roof . At length the cabriolet , which was to bear me from this little Paradise , approached the gate , and the moment arrived when I was to part ...
... Talleyrand , who , when in America , had lived with him a considerable time under the same roof . At length the cabriolet , which was to bear me from this little Paradise , approached the gate , and the moment arrived when I was to part ...
Page 193
... Talleyrand and Sieyes , and a certain lady , became enamour- ed , by description , with the immaculate goddess of Mont Blanc , and that he sent confidential commissioners to Paris , to report her daily dress , 194 BRITISH AMBASSADOR ...
... Talleyrand and Sieyes , and a certain lady , became enamour- ed , by description , with the immaculate goddess of Mont Blanc , and that he sent confidential commissioners to Paris , to report her daily dress , 194 BRITISH AMBASSADOR ...
Page 268
... Talleyrand's Levee . THE first consul is said to add to his other ex- traordinary powers , an acute and comprehensive knowledge of finance . Monsieur S inform- ed me , that whenever he waited upon him in his official capacity with the ...
... Talleyrand's Levee . THE first consul is said to add to his other ex- traordinary powers , an acute and comprehensive knowledge of finance . Monsieur S inform- ed me , that whenever he waited upon him in his official capacity with the ...
Page 281
... enclosed within the same den . From the remembrance of such mis- creants I turn , with increased satisfaction , to the traces of approaching civilization , which mark 282. THE MINISTER TALLEYRAND'S LEVEE . the career of the.
... enclosed within the same den . From the remembrance of such mis- creants I turn , with increased satisfaction , to the traces of approaching civilization , which mark 282. THE MINISTER TALLEYRAND'S LEVEE . the career of the.
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