Napoleon Bonaparte Icon and Legend

Napoleon Bonaparte Icon and Legend

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Soldiers of my old guard, Ibid you farewell. For twenty years I
have constantly accompanied you on the roadto honor and glory. In these latter
times, as in the days ofour prosperity, you have invariably been models
of courage and fidelity. With mensuch as you, our cause could not

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be lost, but the war wouldhave been interminable. It would have been
civil war, and that would haveentailed deeper misfortunes on France. I have
sacrificed all of my interests to thoseof the country. I go, but
you, my friends, will continueto serve France. Her happiness was my

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only thought. It will still bethe object of my wishes. Do not
regret my fate. If I haveconsented to survive, it is to serve
your glory. I intend to writethe history of the great achievements we have
performed together. Adieu, my friends, would I if I could press you
all to my heart.