We were commanded to appear
twice more at the Tuileries, and we
were also invited to the palace on the
King's birthday to witness the display
of fireworks in honor of the anniversary.
Our fourth and last visit to the royal
family was by special invitation at St.
Cloud. On each occasion we met
nearly the same persons, but the
visit to St. Cloud was by far the most
interesting of our interviews. On this
one occasion, and by the special
request of the King, the General
personated Napoleon Bonaparte
in full costume. Louis Philippe had
heard of the General in this character,
and particularly desired to see him;
but the affair was quite "on the sly,"
and no mention was made of it in the
papers, particularly in the Journal des
Debats, which thought, no doubt,
that costume was still "at the bottom
of the General's box." We remained
an hour, and at parting, each of the
royal company gave the General a
splendid present, almost smothered
him with kisses, wished hima safe
journey through France, and a long
and happy life. H
HYLAND
