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but conducts himself with the manners of a 

 gentleman, and a lively demeanour that pro- 

 motes the general vivacity of the domestic 

 circle." 



On Napoleon's removal to Longwood, as he 

 had complained of the intrusion of visitors at 

 The Briars, it was ordered that no one should 

 be permitted to visit the former without a pass- 

 port from the Admiral or the Governor. The 

 illness of General Gourgon caused the surgeon 

 to pass much of his time at Longwood, as the 

 Emperor's surgeon, O'Meara, was desirous that 

 they should be together during the treatment. 

 On one of these occasions he received from 

 Napoleon an invitation to dinner. He was 

 obliged to present himself in his riding equip- 

 ments, and in these he made his entry. 

 General Montholm, in full dress, received him 

 in the ante-room. 



" General Montholm whispered in my ear 

 that I was to take my seat at table between 

 the Emperor and the Grand Marshal. I had 

 Napoleon on my right, and the Marshal on my 

 left, and there was a vacant chair that had the 

 air of ceremonious emptiness as a reserved seat 

 for Maria Louisa. A bottle of claret and a 



