ABSTRACT
Mortifications to which Murat is subjected by the Emperor—He believes his throne in danger—And lends a favourable ear to the suggestions of Maghella, who dreams of a united and independent Italy—Caroline, resenting the isolation to which her husband’s jealousy has relegated her, intrigues against him—The Emperor seriously contemplates dethroning Murat—Murat goes to Paris to make his peace—Apprehensions of Caroline—Murat returns to Naples, and is informed by Maghella of the intrigues of the Queen against him—The Decree of June 14, 1812—The Emperor quashes the Decree and assumes a menacing attitude—Caroline’s infidelity revealed to her husband—Fury of the King—Humiliating position of the Queen—Murat’s intrigues denounced to the Emperor—The stolen Crown jewels of Spain traced to Naples—Caroline is sent to Paris to appease her brother—Murat is summoned to join the Grand Army.
