CHAPTER SEVEN

1796–1797

JOSÉPHINE IN ITALY

Bonaparte Enters Milan--Joséphine’s Life at Paris--She Finally Starts for Italy--Her Regret in Leaving--Arrival at Milan--The Palace Serbelloni--Her Ennui--Letter to Madame Renaudin--Her Delayed Honeymoon--End of the Campaign--Napoleon’s Letters--The Court of Montebello--The Bonaparte Family Reunion--Joséphine’s Aid to Napoleon’s Policy--The Peace of Campo-Formio--Bonaparte Leaves for Rastadt--His Return to Paris 62