CHAPTER XVII

The Emperor Alexander, the King of Prussia, and the Naval Officer --Surprise to the Empress of Russia--More Fêtes--A Ball at M. de Stackelberg’s--Paul Kisseleff--Brozin--Fête offered by M. de Metternich--The Ball-Room catches Fire-- Fêtes and Banquet at the Court--Ompteda--Chronicle of the Congress--The Tell-tale Perfume--Recollection of Empress Josephine and Madame Tallien--A Romantic Court Story, 346