History of the Peninsular War, Volume 1 (of 6)Southey, Robert
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History of the Peninsular War, Volume 1 (of 6)
Southey, Robert
Peninsular War, 1807-1814
General Duroc, grand master of the palace, on the part of Buonaparte,
and on the part of Charles by Godoy, under his titles, Spanish and
Portugueze, of Prince de la Paz, and Count of Evora-monte. Thus did
this man, the last and worst of that succession of favourites who have
been the curse of Spain, consummate his own crimes, and, as far as
in him lay, the total degradation of his country; rejoicing probably
in the vengeance which he was taking upon a nation by whom he was so
righteously abhorred. Having done his work, he passed on into France,
to live out the remainder of his days, neglected and despised, and to
leave behind him a name more infamous than any in Spanish history. One
proclamation more was issued in the name of Charles, calling upon all
his former subjects to concur in carrying into effect the dispositions
of his “dear friend the Emperor Napoleon,” and exhorting them to avoid
popular commotions, the effect of which could only be havoc, the
destruction of families, and the ruin of all.
♦FERDINAND THREATENED BY BUONAPARTE.♦
Ferdinand had hitherto renounced his right in reference to his father
only. A farther renunciation was demanded from him: it was not tamely
yielded; and in his last conference with him upon the subject,
Buonaparte bade him choose between cession and death. He was informed
that he might return to Spain, and that a convoy of French soldiers
should escort him to any part of the Peninsula which he might choose.
But he was also told, that France would immediately make war upon him,
and never suffer him to reign; for it was the duty of the Emperor to
maintain the rights of his crown, and those which had been ceded to him
by Charles, and to destroy the projects of the partizans of England.
♦HIS ACT OF RENUNCIATION.♦
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