om France early in the revolution, and
remained in England until the peace of Amiens, when he was allowed to
return to his own country.

Sunday, the 23rd of July, we passed very near to Ushant: the day was
fine, and Buonaparte remained upon deck great part of the morning. He
cast many a melancholy look at the coast of France, but made few
observations on it. He asked several questions about the coast of
England; whether it was safe to approach; its distance, and the part
we were likely to make. About eight in the evening, the high land of
Dartmoor was discovered, when I went into the cabin and told him of
it: I found him in a flannel dressing-gown, nearly undressed, and
preparing to go to bed. He put on his greatcoat, came out upon deck,
and remained some time looking at the land; asking its distance from
Torbay, and the probable time of our arrival there.

At daybreak of the 24th of July, we were close off Dartmouth. Count
Bertrand went into the cabin, and informed Buonaparte of it, who came
upon deck about half-past four, and remained on the poop until the
ship anchored in Torbay. He talked with admiration of the boldness of
the coast; saying, "You have in that respect a great advantage over
France, which is surrounded by rocks and dangers." On opening Torbay,
he was much struck with the beauty of the scenery; and exclaimed,
"What a beautiful country! it very much resembles the bay of Porto
Ferrajo, in Elba."

The ship was scarcely at anchor, when an officer came alongside,
bringing an order from Lord Keith; of which I give an extract.

Extract of an Order from Admiral Viscount Keith, G.C.B., addressed to
Captain Maitland, of H.M.S. Bellerophon, dated Ville de Paris,
Hamoaze, 23rd July, 1815.

"Captain Sartorius, of His Majesty's ship Slaney, delivered to me last
night, at eleven o'clock, your despatch of the 14th instant,
acquainting me that Buonaparte had proposed to embark on board the
ship you command; and that you had acceded thereto, with the intention
of proceeding to Torbay, there to wait for further orders. I lost no
time in forwarding your letter by Captain Sartorius to the Lords
Commissioners of the Admiralty, in order that their Lordships might,
through him, be acquainted with every circumstance that had occurred
on an occasion of so much importance; and you may expect orders from
their Lordships for your further guidance. You are to remain in Torbay
until you receive such orders; and in the mean