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AIX-LES-BAINS AND GENEVA

Joséphine’s Court at Malmaison--Her Anxiety About Hortense--A Call from the Emperor--Joséphine Goes to Aix-les-Bains--Her Life There--A Visit from Eugène--The Emperor Announces the Abdication of Louis--Joséphine’s Narrow Escape from Death--Arrival of Hortense--Joséphine’s Tour of Switzerland--She Is Upset by the Reports Regarding Marie-Louise--Advice of Madame de Rémusat--Joséphine’s Return 331