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Rochecotte, January 1, 1841--M. Molé--European Politics--The Fortifications--Politics in Paris--Forged Letters--French Politics--Correspondence--M. Lacordaire--Lady Holland--A Court Ball--Sir Francis Baring--Mlle. de Lespinasse--Future Plans--Lady Palmerston--Hypnotism--Diplomatic Changes--M. Royer-Collard--Talleyrand's Letters--Baptism of the Prince--Mannheim--Frankfort--Berlin--The Manœuvres--Dresden and Prague--Vienna--Vienna Society--Letters from Paris--Hohlstein--Günthersdorf--News from Paris--Country Life--A Royal Visit--Frankfort--Mayence--Disturbances--Diplomatic Changes--Spanish Affairs--Departure for Nice--Menetou-Salon--Journey to Nice--Life at Nice--The College of Jesuits--Mgr. De Quélen 1