When the World Screamed Part 1

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 23 - The Last Adventure of the Brigadier, Part 1

In which the Brigadier, reflecting on the splendid yet solemn twilight of his life, recounts an extraordinary and secret adventure tied to the enduring loyalty of Napoleon's devoted followers during the Emperor’s exile. He finds himself drawn into a mysterious maritime mission to the Guinea coast, aboard a curious brig captained by the enigmatic Fourneau, amidst the hopeful but troubled company of erstwhile Napoleonic officers.

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 22 - How the Brigadier Bore Himself at Waterloo, Part 6

In which the intrepid Etienne Gerard finds himself ensnared by Prussian pursuers and embarks upon a desperate, skillful flight across the countryside, his courage and resourcefulness tested to the utmost. Despite grave peril and grievous wounds to his steed, he clings to hope and honour, determined to rally his comrades with the gallantry befitting a soldier of his renowned reputation.

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 21 - How the Brigadier Bore Himself at Waterloo, Part 5

In which a small, desperate band attempts to escort the Emperor along a lonely road, only to find themselves isolated and confronted by an imminent enemy cavalry. Through swift wits and daring horsemanship, a brave soldier adopts the guise of the Emperor to divert pursuers and secure a precarious escape.

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 20 - How the Brigadier Bore Himself at Waterloo, Part 4

In which the resolute Colonel Gerard braves the chaos of a shattered battlefield to deliver vital messages amid the tumult of retreat and valiant last stands. Amid sights of devastation and undaunted courage, he pursues the Emperor through the night, bearing witness to the profound cost of honour and defeat.

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 19 - How the Brigadier Bore Himself at Waterloo, Part 3

In which the formidable Marshal Blucher and his staff prepare to crush the English forces, while a daring young Dragoon named Count Stein is entrusted with a secret and perilous mission to capture the elusive Emperor amid the chaos of battle. Meanwhile, our gallant Etienne Gerard, caught behind enemy lines and disguised in enemy attire, steels himself to undertake a courageous quest through hostile terrain to fulfil a duty that may yet determine the fate of France.