Chapter XXII

Effects of Indisposition—Instability of Earthly Blessings—Captain William Anson (Brother of Lord Anson)—His varied Acquirements—The pretty Madame de la H—— —Prince Paul Lieven—Captain Cadogan (now Earl Cadogan)—Life at Sea—Visit to the Duchesse de Guiche—Her Warmth and Gentleness of Manner—Political Crisis—The Conquest of Algiers—General Excelmans—Rash Measure—Charles the Tenth—His Ministry unpopular—Prosperity of France—Extorted Concessions— Dissolution of the Chambers—The Public Press—Controversy—Commotion before the Hôtel of the Ministre des Finances—The Ministers insulted—Counsel of the Duc de Guiche—Serious Aspect of Affairs—Crowds in the Streets—Household of Charles the Tenth—Noblesse of his Court—Confusion and Alarm—Riotous Conduct—Firing on the People—Formation of Barricades—Absence of the Civil Authorities—Nocturnal Impressions—Comtes d'Orsay and Valeski—Scene in the Place de la Bourse—The Corps-de-Garde set on Fire—Darkness in the Rue Richelleu.—Further disturbances—Continued Depredations—Breach between the People and the Sovereign—Anecdote of Monsieur Salvandy, 225.