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CONTENTS. XXI CHAPTER X. THE INTERPOSITION OF THE FRENCH EMPEROR CONTINUING AND BRINGING ABOUT THE RECALL OF A JOINT EXPEDITION. Project for opening a passage into the Sea of Azof, . The Straits of Kertch, II. The enemy's endeavours to guard them, The Peninsula of Kertch, Baron Wrangel there in command, . His forces, ..... The task set before him, His dispositions, .... 254 254 255 256 256 256 257 257 III. The eagerness of the English to have the attack set on foot, General Canrobert's assent to it, . His subsequent doubts and objections, .... Lord Raglan's masterly answer to him, .... Canrobert deferring to Lord Raglan, .... IV. Sailing of the expedition on the 3d of May, . . V. The Submarine Cable, 263 259 259 260 260 261 262 VI. Telegrams from Paris, . Night of the 3d of May, Canrobert's visit to Lord Raglan with a new telegram, Discussion between the two commanders, Its result, ......... '2.15 a.m. Arrival of aide-de-camp with yet another telegram And letter from Canrobert declaring himself, . Compelled to recall Admiral Bruat, .... Reception of this by Lord Raglan, ..... 264 264 265 265 266 266 267 267 267