CHAPTER XVI.

Retirement and Death.

The Return to Cherson.-Sickness and Sadness.-Oczakow Stormed.-The Wintry Journey to St. Petersburg.-Mental Activity.-Calumniated by the English.-The Admiral's Defence.-Slanderous Accusation.-His Entire Acquittal.-Testimony of Count Segur.-Letter to the Empress.-Obtains Leave of Absence.-Returns to France.-Life in Paris.-Sickness and Death. 337

XII. DAVID CROCKETT

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

DAVID CROCKETT:

HIS LIFE AND ADVENTURES

BY JOHN S. C. ABBOTT

ILLUSTRATED.

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