[273] Parl. Debates, vol. xl., p. 1559.
[274] Despatches to Sir Hudson Lowe, 30th September 1820.—S
[275] Antommarchi, vol. i., p. 339.
[276] Antommarchi, vol. i., p. 363.
"'Twas ever thus—from childhood's hour
I've seen my fondest hopes decay;
I never loved a tree or flower,
But was the first to fade away."
[278] Antommarchi, vol. i., p. 371.
[279] "He repeated the attempt three or four times, and with as little success. 'I now see,' said he, with a tone of affliction, 'that my strength forsakes me. Nature no longer answers, as formerly, to the appeals of my will; violent shocks are no longer suited to my debilitated frame: but I shall attain the end I propose by moderate exercise.' On the following day, the Emperor was labouring under profound depression of spirits;—he still felt persuaded that exercise would save him. 'Sire,' said Montholon, 'perhaps the see-saw would do your Majesty good?'—'True, I will try: have one arranged.' This was immediately done; but this motion produced no favourable effect, and he gave it up."—Antommarchi, vol. i., p. 393.
[280] Dr. Shortt, physician to the forces; who, at this time, replaced Dr. Baxter as principal medical officer at St. Helena, and to whom we have been obliged for much valuable information.—S.
[281] Antommarchi, vol. ii., p. 59.