England must be beaten on her own element: then and then only could the young warrior secure his grasp on Egypt and return to his oriental schemes.

His correspondence before and after the Marengo campaign reveals his eagerness for a peace with Austria and an alliance with Russia.

His thoughts constantly turn to Egypt.

He bargains with Britain that his army there may be revictualled, and so words his claim that troops can easily be sent also.

Lord Grenville refuses (September 10th); whereupon Bonaparte throws himself eagerly into further plans for the destruction of the islanders.