Chapter III: Affair of the Escurial 187

Ferdinand accused of plotting to dethrone his father, and
attempting his mother’s life 187

Persons implicated in the charge 188

Ferdinand confesses himself faulty, and intreats forgiveness 189

This affair disgraceful to all parties 189

Not instigated by Buonaparte 190

His conduct 191

Anxiety of Godoy 192

The Queen of Etruria expelled from Tuscany 193

Buonaparte writes to the King of Spain 194

Troops marched into Spain 194

Seizure of Pamplona 195

Seizure of Barcelona 198

Seizure of Monjuic 201

Seizure of St. Sebastians and Figueras 201

Depôts established at Barcelona 202

Alarm of the Spaniards 204

Fears and perplexities of the Spanish Court 205

Measures for protecting the intended emigration 207

Hopes of the Prince’s party 209

Vacillation of the King 210

Insurrection at Aranjuez 211

Abdication of Charles IV. 214