Wreck of the army Feeling of the soldiery The Cuirassiers of the old guard — The Russians marching to Paris — The Duke de Vicenza prohibited from entering the capital — The Prince de Talleyrand — Arrival of the Grand Duke Constantine — His offer to serve the Duke de Vicenza — He resolves to procure his entrance into Paris — Melancholy retrospect — A romantic elopement The Duke de Vicenza gains an interview with Alexander.