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ent and a friend, know not _his_ soul. His mind is too elevated above that of the vulgar to be ever accessible to unworthy passions. The passion of glory, if you will, engrosses him too entirely for our repose; but glory, at least, inspires nothing which is vile. Such is my profession of faith respecting Napoleon. I make this confession to you in all sincerity, that I may allay your inquietudes. When I recommended you to love, or, at least, not to repulse Louis, I spoke to you in my character of an experienced wife, an attentive mother, and a tender friend, and in this threefold relation do I now embrace you." CHAPTER X. THE CORONATION. A.D. 1800-A.D. 1804 Josephine and Napoleon visit Lyons.--Josephine makes new friends.-- Return to Malmaison.--Anecdote of the writing-master.--Tour of the northern provinces.--Enthusiasm of the people.--Josephine ever solicitous in behalf of the comfort of others.--Benevolence of Josephine's heart.--The palace of St. Cloud.--Napoleon's views of Christianity.--Striking remarks.--Influence of Josephine in the re-establishment of Christianity.--Religious ceremony at Notre Dame.--Proclamation of Napoleon.--Christian charity recommended.-- Triumph of Christianity.--Madame Tallien disliked by Napoleon.-- Dissipation in Paris.--Incident at a masked ball.--Josephine and Madame Tallien.--The stolen interview.--Eugene interrupts it.-- Ouvrard.--Rumors.--Apprehensions of Josephine.--Anecdote.--Introduction of regal state.--Napoleon and Josephine occupy separate apartments.-- Josephine advocates the cause of the Bourbons.--A present.--Napoleon takes to the whip.--Accident resulting from his unskillfulness.-- Napoleon's views of death.--Subsequent change of opinion.--Remonstrances of Josephine.--Titled Englishmen in Paris.--Josephine invites them to Malmaison.--Their reception.--Dissipation in Paris.--Napoleon declared emperor.--Josephine's fears.--Grand levee.--Josephine's elevated position.--Preparations for the coronation.--Dress of Josephine.--Dress of Napoleon.--The imperial carriage.--A splendid pageant.--The throne. --Napoleon crowns himself and Josephine.--A touching scene.--Pious emotions of Josephine.--Impatience of Napoleon.--Josephine's forebodings fulfilled.--Desires to forget her title.--Josephine's regrets.-- Corruption of the court of France.--Napoleon scrupulous in forming his court.--The Duchess d'Aiguillon.--Letter f
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