Bonaparte's confidence in the army— 'Ma belle' France— The convent of Bernadins— Passage of Mont St. Bernard— Arrival at the convent— Refreshments distributed to the soldiers— Mont Albaredo— Artillery dismounted— The fort of Bard— Fortunate temerity— Bonaparte and Melas— The spy— Bonaparte's opinion of M. Necker— Capitulation of Genoa— Intercepted despatch— Lannes at Montebello— Boudet succeeded by Desaix— Coolness of the First Consul to M. Collot— Conversation and recollections— The battle of Marengo— General Kellerman— Supper sent from the Convent del Bosco— Particulars respecting the death of Desaix— The Prince of Lichtenstein— Return to Milan— Savary and Rapp.