THE LIFE

OF THE

DUKE OF WELLINGTON.

VOL. II.

THE LIFE

OF

FIELD-MARSHAL

ARTHUR, DUKE OF WELLINGTON.

BY

CHARLES DUKE YONGE,

AUTHOR OF "A HISTORY OF ENGLAND," "PARALLEL LIVES," ETC.

IN TWO VOLUMES.

VOL. II.

LONDON:

CHAPMAN & HALL, 193 PICCADILLY.

[The right of Translation is reserved.]

CONTENTS OF VOLUME II.

CHAPTER XXXIV. Pages 1 to 18.

The British pursue-King Louis advances towards Paris-Wellington takes

Cambrai and Peronne-Maintains severe discipline-Resists Blucher's pro-

posals to execute Napoleon-Negotiates with the French Commissioners--

Concludes a convention with Davoust-Enters Paris.

CHAPTER XXXV. Pages 19 to 36.

He recommends great moderation in dealing with France-The works of Art

are restored to their original owners -Wellington is appointed to command

the Army of Occupation-Trial and condemnation of Ney.

CHAPTER XXXVI. Pages 37 to 46.

Wellington's conduct in command of the Army of Occupation-He is President

of a Committee appointed to investigate the magazines of France-Attempts

are made to assassinate him-He breaks up the army and returns to

England.

CHAPTER XXXVII. Pages 47 to 63.

He is made Master of the Ordnance-He opposes Roman Catholic Emancipa-

tion-Discontent in England-The Cato Street Conspiracy-The Queen

arrives in England-Wellington on the part of the Cabinet negotiates with

her advisers-Her trial, and death.

CHAPTER XXXVIII. Pages 64 to 95.

Wellington is made Lord High Constable-Death of Lord Castlereagh-

Wellington is sent to the Congress of Verona-The miserable condition of

Spain-The eagerness of France to interfere in that country-The French

invade Spain-Wellington predicts their success-He is attacked by the

Opposition for his conduct at Verona.