[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.