Martinique.--Its varied beauties.--Birth of Josephine.--Her parents' death.--M. Renaudin.--His kind treatment of his slaves.--Gratitude of the slaves.--Josephine a universal favorite.--Hospitality of M. Renaudin.--Society at his house.--Early education of Josephine.--Her accomplishments.--Euphemie.--She becomes Josephine's bosom companion. --Popularity of Josephine.--Childhood enjoyment.--Characteristic traits. --The fortune-teller.--Predictions of the sibyl.--Credulity.--More predictions.--Their fulfillment.--Explanations of the predictions.-- How fulfilled.--Falsity of the prediction.--Contemplated match.-- Attachment between Josephine and William.--Their separation.--Rousseau throwing sto…
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