The Allied Powers having proclaimed that the Emperor Napoleon is the sole obstacle to the re-establishment of peace in Europe, he, faithful to his oath, declares that he is ready to descend from the throne, to quit France, and even to relinquish life, for the good of his country.
Napoleon Bonaparte “Napoleon's life in camp and cabinet, from the French of M. de Bourienne, Segur, Las Cases, &c. &c. &c”, Рипол Классик
