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ld be involved in so much uncertainly as to its origin. It is still doubtful whether the fire originated in accident, whether it was started by thieves and outlaws for the sake of plunder, or was a patriotic, deed of the Muscovites themselves. Napoleon's opinion was that its origin was accident, but that the fire was spread by incendiaries in the pay of Rostopchin with a view to destroying the immense stores which the city contained, sufficient for two years supplies of the French army. Bonaparte acknowledged that the burning of Moscow saved Russia and over threw him. The English historians land Rostopchin to the skies, and ascribe the sacrifice to patriotism on the part of him and the inhabitants. On the contrary. Rostopchin found himself very disagreeably famous. The very fame of the deed which made him glorious with the enemies of Napoleon, was odious to his own countrymen. After having spent many years in exile, he did not date to return to his own country, and face his