After a failed escape attempt, the British Government offers him a chance for a return to limited power in France once again as a buffer against instability there; however, on the point of departure he is afflicted by the symptoms of stomach cancer and the offer is in consequence withdrawn, leaving him entrapped on the island and exiting history's stage.
Following an unsuccessful escape attempt, the British Government offers him a chance to return to limited power in France as a stabilizing measure against instability there; however, upon departure, he is diagnosed with stomach cancer symptoms, leading to the cancellation of the offer. This leaves him stranded on the island and removed from historical accounts.