As for me, I shall await your Majesty’s decision as to whether I should go to Cowes or remain in London.
Your Majesty will, perhaps, think that [our] success is still far from being equal to what was looked for; but, notwithstanding all [the] steps taken, and all my zeal, more time is required than I had expected; this worries me very much.
_M. Rouher receives £2,000 for the Emperor._
M. Rouher has received the 50,000 francs [£2,000] announced, and since the Emperor will be back at Camden Place on October 1, I shall have the honour to explain the situation to your Majesty.
Mr. ---- has received his picture of the Battle of Sedan, and he asks me to inquire of your Majesty whether he would be allowed to have it taken to Camden Place for inspection by the Imperial Family.
Having been obliged to give up the publication of the “International,” I have made arrangements to begin next week the publication of a little daily paper, in English and French, with the title “Paris and London News.”
The principal object which I aim at is to resuscitate the “Telegraphic Despatch,” begun last year, but appealing to the English and French public, as well as to the Press.
I shall remain anonymous in order not to be annoyed in France, and in order to lend more force to my pathetic telegrams.
In order to keep the secret I have acquired a little printing-office ... for pamphlets and books.
... All my plans, but altogether the desire to be of use, which I trust your Majesty will pardon me.
_The Count in Contact with “Influential Persons of all Countries.”_
Having returned to London, I hasten to place myself at your Majesty’s disposal.
In compliance with the request made, I called on M. Rouher on Thursday morning, the 12th inst., to ask him at what time he would receive Mr. ----. I was told that he had not arrived, and that the date of his arrival was not known.
At Mr. ----’s request, I returned the next day, the 13th, but was no more successful than the previous day, so that Mr. ---- left Paris without being able to comply with the letter which your Majesty had the kindness to write him, and in which your Majesty expressed the wish that he should spend the 12th with M. Rouher. He wished to know to-day what he ought to do.