[225] Souvenirs, V. 25.

[226] Hanotaux, op. cit., I. 105, does not hesitate to condemn Favre’s conduct of these negotiations.

[227] From Bordeaux, on December 26, 1870. He repeats this judgment on February 16, 1871. See Life of Lord Lyons, by Lord Newton.

[228] Labouchère, The Besieged Resident in Paris.

[229] Histoire Contemporaine, I. 87.

[230] Op. cit., I. 89.

[231] Souvenirs, III. 44.

[232] Hanotaux, op. cit., 60.

[233] Souvenirs, III. 365.

[234] The general, who, during the siege of Paris, had commanded the army of Central France.