NAPOLEON IN 1815.
Horace Vernet has admirably conveyed in the countenance of Napoleon all the sentiments which animated the soul of “le Grande Homme” in the last moments of his military glory. Those who saw Napoleon at Waterloo have not failed to admire this painting, as well as the beautiful copy of it by M. Marin Levinge. Reveil has reproduced it admirably in the accompanying engraving.
NAPOLEON IN 1815.
TAKING THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
After the distribution of the eagles at the Champ de Mars, Napoleon administered the following oath to the army:—
“Soldiers! behold your banners! These eagles shall always serve you for rallying points. They shall be ever where your Emperor shall judge it necessary for the defence of his throne and of his people. Do you swear to sacrifice your life in their defence, and constantly to maintain them by your courage in the way of victory? Do you swear it?”
All the army answered by acclamation: “We swear it! Long live the Emperor!”