Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II

viding the French, will only draw their union closer. They will not fight for Napoleon, they will fight for the honour and independence of the nation."--"From what you tell me it would seem, that France is determined to run the hazard of war; and that it is ready, if Napoleon require it, to second as heretofore his schemes of conquest."--"No, sir: the glory of Napoleon has cost us too dear; we desire no more laurels at such a price. Napoleon has the wishes of the nation on his side, less from affection to his person, than because he is a man of the revolution, and his government will secure us pledges, which we have demanded in vain from the Bourbons; but if the Emperor were to suffer himself to be led away by the thirst of conquest, France would abandon him; and then you might reckon on M. Fouché and all true patriots uniting, to get rid of Napoleon for ever."--

"You do not think, then, it appears to me, that M. Fouché is disposed at the present moment, to second the views of the allied