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the Emperor Napoleon.
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might have perused in his absence; that the safety of the kingdom demanded they should not be divulged, and obliged him to adopt measures to prevent the possibility of the contents being known; that as soon as the safety of the country permitted, he had released him; was sorry, and begged his pardon for the uneasiness he had caused him, and would be happy to make him some amends.

The Commissary General of St. Helena was a great favourite with every one who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him. He was most amusing, and very clever. He established a theatre on the island, and the amateur plays performed by him, assisted by the officers of the 53rd and 66th regiments stationed there, rendered the little island a scene of gaiety and continued merriment; what with the races, balls, plays, and pic-nics, sham fights by sea and land, &c., there was scarcely a day undiversified by some amusement or

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