Chapter 6

Letters of Introduction.--European Etiquette.--Diplomatic Entertainments.--Ladies in Coffee-houses.--French Hospitality.--Mr. Canning at Paris.--Parisian Hotels.--French Lady at Washington.--Receptions in Paris and in New York.--Mode of Announcement.--Republican Affectation.--Hotel Monaco.--Dinner given to Mr. Canning.--Diplomatic Etiquette.--European Ambassadors.--Prime Minister of France.--Mr. Canning.--Count Pozzo di Borgo.--Precedency at Dinner.--American Etiquette.--A French Dinner.--Servants.--Catholic Fasting.--Conversation with Canning.--English Prejudice against Americans.