CHAPTER XIII.

Revolution of September 4th, 1870.--Paris _en Fête_.--Flight of the Empress.--Saved by Foreigners.--Escapes in an English Yacht. --Government of National Defense.--Trochu at its Head.--Jules Simon. --United States recognizes Republic.--Washburne's Address.--Favre's Answer.--Efforts for Peace.--John L. O'Sullivan 159