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We must unite on some modifications that are suitable to us, and if Poland refuse to accept there, she must be forced to do it." "Ah!" cried Gallitzin, much relieved, "if your highness is of this mind we will soon understand one another; and I may, therefore, be permitted to speak with perfect frankness on the part of Russia." "At last!" exclaimed Kaunitz, taking a long breath.
"Ah!" cried Gallitzin, laughing, "Austria would find herself in the singular position of a nation warring with another to force that nation to take care of its own interests. Will your highness then tell me, what are the conditions which Austria is willing to accept for Turkey?"
Here is a passport for you as private secretary to the Russian ambassador; and here is a letter which you are to bear from Gallitzin to the king. "And the real motive is " "You will find it in the letter which I shall intrust to you for him. Read my letter aloud, Koch." The secretary read as follows
"Well," said Kaunitz, when Prince Gallitzin had taken his leave, "did you understand our conference, Binder?" "Understand!" exclaimed Binder, coming from behind the screen. "No, indeed! I must have been drunk or dreaming.
"You will acknowledge that Russia is not always consistent; for instance in Poland, where she does not perceive the right of a noble race of men to elect their own rulers, but forces upon them a king whom they all despise. Prince Gallitzin stared at Kaunitz as he heard these astounding words; but the Austrian met his gaze with perfect unconcern.
"Your highness defends the integrity of Polish territory," said Gallitzin, after a short pause, "and yet you have been the first to invade it. Is not the Zips a portion of the kingdom of Poland?" "No, your highness, no. The Zips was originally a Hungarian dependency, and was mortgaged to Poland. We intend to resume our property and pay the mortgage in the usual way.
We will preserve or destroy it as is most advantageous to our own interests." At that moment the door leading to the anteroom was opened, and a page announced Prince Gallitzin, ambassador of her majesty the Empress of Russia. This announcement following the subjects which had been under discussion, was so significant, that Kaunitz could not conceal his sense of its supreme importance.
Let me advise you to be exorbitant in your demands; go somewhat beyond your real intentions, so that Austria may be obliged to decline your proposals." "And in this way your highness proposes to bring about a peace with Turkey?" asked Prince Gallitzin, astounded. "Certainly I do.
When I told the good Bishop we spent our summers at Cresson, very near Loretto, and often drove to Count Gallitzin's tomb, he grasped my hand and gave me his benediction. Oh, blessed man! a grand Catholic, Father Gallitzin!
I shall dine at the ambassador's tomorrow, and there will be a large party." During the day invitations for evening parties were brought in from the Prince Gallitzin and Princess Woronzoff. "The plot thickens fast, as the saying is," observed McShane; "you'll be certain to meet your fair lady at some of these places."
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