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and delivered by a scarlet-liveried footman that morning, ran as follows:

He spoke in that refined French in which our grandfathers not only spoke but thought

and had stars on his breast and a serene expression on his flat face.

wearing an embroidered court uniform, knee breeches, and shoes

not in the least disconcerted by this reception. He had just entered

Heavens! what a virulent attack!" replied the prince

I shall be very charmed to see you tonight between 7 and 10- Annette Scherer."

and delivered by a scarlet-liveried footman that morning, ran as follows:

All her invitations without exception, written in French,

Petersburg, used only by the elite.