CHAPTER IX.

1873.

Letter from General Sherman--Loss of the “Atlantic”--The Boyhood Home of Napoleon III and of His Mother, Queen Hortense--A Companion Tells of the Prince’s Pranks and Studies--Josephine’s Harp--Arenaberg Full of Napoleon Relics--We Have a Long Interview with the Ex-Empress Eugenie--Letter from Sherman--Speaks of Thiers. 77