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The following are Le Monde newspaper headlines on consequitive days in 1815 regarding the the return of Napoleon from exile.

The Tyger has broken out of his Den!

The Ogre has been at sea for three days!

The Wretch has landed at Frejus!

The Buzzard has reached Antibes!

The Invader has arrived at Grenoble

The General has entered Lyons

Napoleon slept at Fontainbleu last night

The Emperor will proceed to Tuileries today

His Imperial Majesty will address his loyal subjects tomorrow