[_The summary of the contents of the Narrative given here is that prefixed to the original edition. Sir Walter Scott's notes are printed at pp. 70, 84, 155, 165, 208, 223, 225, and 229._] Captain Maitland sets sail in the _Bellerophon_, with sealed instructions 1 He arrives off l'Isle Dieu. Proceeds off Rochefort 2 Reconnoitres the French ships of war under l'Isle d'Aix 3 Is joined by the _Cephalus_ 4 Captain Maitland hears of the victory of Waterloo. On June 30 receives a communication, sent from Bourdeaux within a quill, respecting the probable flight of Buonaparte by sea 4, 5 Blockades Rochefort, Bourdeaux, and la Teste d'Arcasson 8 Destroys his prizes 9 A man and boy in a flat punt saved 10 Captain Maitland watches the frigates at l'Isle d'Aix closely 11 Receives Sir Henry Hotham's instructions 12, 13, 14, 16 The _Mouche_ schooner, with Savary and Las Cases with a flag of truce, approaches the _Bellerophon_ 21 Secret orders from Sir Henry Hotham 21, 22, 24 Letter of Count Bertrand, announcing Napoleon's intention of sailing to North America 26 The captain's answer to Bertrand 29 Conversation with Savary and Las Cases 31 Receives private information by a row-boat 35 Captain Maitland guards the Mamusson passage 36 The white flag is hoisted at Rochelle 37, 38 The _Bellerophon_ fires a royal salute 37 The French frigates appear ready to put to sea 38 English guard-boats continue to row near the frigates 38 British flag of truce, its colour 39 The _Mouche_ schooner, with Las Cases and General Lallemand, returns to the _Bellerophon_ 39, 40 Communication delivered from Napoleon 42 Captain Maitland's reply 42 Buonaparte stated to be at Rochefort, but is at l'Isle d'Aix 44 Design for effecting the escape of Buonaparte in a cask on board of a Danish vessel 45 Las Cases, with General Gourgaud, returns to the _Bellerophon_ 46 They bring an important letter from Bertrand 47 List of Napoleon's suite 51 The Emperor's letter to H.R.H. the Prince Regent 54 Captain Maitland promises to receive Buonaparte 56