CHAPTER II.

Origin of the War in the Peninsula.--Siege of Saragossa.--Murderous Character of the War.--Success of the French in Portugal.--Battle of Rolica.--Battle of Vimiero.--Convention of Cintra.--The French evacuate Portugal.--Preparations of Napoleon for another Campaign.--He subdues the Country, and enters Madrid.--Address to the Spanish People.--Napoleon recalled by the War with Austria.--Soult and Ney intrusted with the Command of the French Army in Spain.--Retreat of Sir John Moore.--Battle of Corunna.--Death of Sir John Moore.--The British Army sail for England, 50