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