Among the gentlemen were officers attached to the various deputations from England, Austria, France and Sardinia.

Several princes were among them, and conspicuous for splendor of dress was Prince Esterhazy; parts of his dress and the handle and scabbard of his sword blazed with diamonds.
"Here we remained for some time.

From the windows of the hall we looked out upon the magnificent fountains and the terrace crowned with gorgeous vases of blue and gold and gilded statues.

At length the master of ceremonies appeared and led the way to the southern veranda that overlooked the garden, ranging us in line and reading our names from a list, to see if we were truly mustered, after which a side door opened and the Emperor Alexander entered.

His majesty was dressed in military costume, a blue sash was across his breast passing over the right shoulder; on his left breast were stars and orders.