Murat indignantly declined the proposal, and took refuge in Corsica.

Yet Macirone delivered to Murat the passport.

Not only so, but he deliberately misled Captain Bastard, the commander of a small English squadron which had been stationed at Bastia to intercept Murat in the event of his embarking for the purpose of regaining his throne at Naples.

Murat embarked, landed in Italy without interruption, and was soon after defeated and taken prisoner.

He thereupon endeavoured to use the passport which Macirone had given him, to secure his release, but it was too late; he was tried and shot at Pizzo.