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CHAPTER IX.
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Preparations at Zaragoza 1
Description of that city 3
Legend of our Lady of the Pillar 5
Contempt of the French for the Zaragozans 7
The French attempt to storm the city 8
Palafox goes out to collect reinforcements 9
General Verdier joins Lefebvre with reinforcements 11
The Torrero taken 11
The French bombard the city 11
Exertions of the women 13
Countess Burita 13
Augustina Zaragoza 14
The French again repulsed in an attempt to take the city by storm 15
They invest the city 16
They form a bridge over the Ebro 17
Distress of the inhabitants 17
Foundling Hospital burnt 18
Convent of St. Engracia 19
The Hospital set on fire 24
War in the streets 25
Santiago Sass 26
Number of the dead 28
Retreat of the enemy 29
CHAPTER X.
Moretti sent from Badajoz to the Spaniards at Lisbon 35
Difficulties of Junot’s situation 35
Kellermann takes the command in Alem-Tejo 37
He attempts to conciliate the Spaniards at Badajoz 38
Distribution of the French troops in Portugal 41
The Spaniards at Porto declare against the Intruder, and march into Spain 41
The lawful government restored at Porto 42
The Governor adheres to the French, and suppresses the insurrection 43
Junot disarms and seizes the Spaniards at Lisbon 45
Junot’s proclamation to the Portugueze 47
Festival of the Corpo de Deos at Lisbon 49
The procession interrupted by a panic fear 52
Junot fortifies the Castle 54
Edict for disarming the people 54
Movements at Braga 56
Insurrection at MelgaÇo 56
The Prince Regent proclaimed at Braganza 59
The Braganzans intimidated by the news from Porto 60
Second insurrection at Porto 62
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The French continue to plunder 240
Question concerning baggage 241
The French endeavour to carry off articles from the Museum 243
They embark horses, carriages, and pictures, which are recovered 243
They carry off large sums in money 244
Question concerning the silver in bars 245
Farther instances of dishonour in the French 246
Protests of the Monteiro Mor, and of the Juiz do Povo 247
Danger of tumults in Lisbon 249
Temper of the French 251
Their embarkation 252
Final report of the commissioners 253
Addresses of thanks to the British Commander 254
Galluzo besieges Elvas 255
Difficulties concerning the surrender of Elvas 257
Elvas and Almeida given up 259
Tumults at Porto 260
The Spanish troops at Lisbon embarked for Catalonia 262
Intrigues of the Junta of Porto 263
Council of Regency re-established 265
Outcry in England against the Convention 267
Board of Inquiry appointed 273
Its decision 274
CHAPTER XII.
Necessity of a provisional Government 277
CastaÑos prevents a contest between Granada and Seville 279
Plans for a Government 279
Arrival of a Sicilian Prince at Gibraltar 280
Ambition of the Junta of Seville 282
The Council of Castille advise a Central Junta 283
Project of the Junta of Seville 284
The Provincial Juntas assent to it 289
Unworthy choice of the Junta of Seville 290
The other members unexceptionable 292
Jovellanos refuses all offers from the Intrusive Government 295
Aranjuez chosen for the place of meeting 296
Installation of the Central Junta 298
Conduct of the Council of Castille 299
The Leonese Deputies arrested by Cuesta 300
Cuesta’s vindication of his conduct 301
The Council of Castille interfere 303
Cuesta is summoned before the Junta 303
Declaration of the New Government Sir David Baird arrives at Astorga 470
Sir John Moore resolves to retreat upon Portugal, and embark from Lisbon 471
He asks the opinion of the British Ambassador 473
Mr. Frere’s reply 475
He wishes the army to advance for the defence of Madrid 475
Two Spanish Generals sent to confer with Sir John Moore 477
Morla and the military Junta urge him to advance 477
Colonel Charmilly sent to Sir John Moore by the Duque del Infantado and Mr. Frere 479
Sir John Moore resolves to advance 481
News of the surrender of Madrid 483
Correspondence with Romana 485
First skirmish at Rueda 486
The command of the Spanish armies offered to Sir John Moore, and refused 488
Junction formed with Sir David Baird 490
They advance against Marshal Soult 491
The French endeavour to surround the British army 493
Sir John Moore begins his retreat 493
Ill conduct of the troops 496
Passage of the Ezla 496
General orders issued at Benevente 497
Affair of cavalry on the Ezla 499
Sir John Moore reaches Astorga 501
Honourable conduct of Romana and his army 502
Sir John Moore pursues his retreat 503
The Bierzo 505
Disorders committed by the troops 506
Buonaparte stops at Astorga 507
Skirmish at Cacabelos 509
Retreat continued from Villa Franca 510
Treasure abandoned 513
The army collects at Lugo 514
Sir John offers battle 516
Retreat to CoruÑa 517
Sir John is advised to propose terms 519
Preparations for battle 520
The artillery embarked 521
Battle of CoruÑa 522
Repulse of the French 527
Death of Sir John Moore 529
Embarkation of the army 530

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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