CHAPTER SIX

1796

THE VICTORY FESTIVALS

Bonaparte en Route for Italy--His First Letter to Joséphine--Her Indifference--His Second Letter--Brilliant Opening of the Campaign--Bonaparte’s Proclamation--He Writes Joséphine to Rejoin Him--Presentation of the Battle Flags--Description of Joséphine’s Appearance--Victory of Lodi--The Fête Given by the Directory 55