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Despite being the son of an English duke, Edh Slavic cheekbones of his Russianwomen to distraction since he left the nursery He also possessed a love for his mother’s land that his elder twin brother would never comprehend

Edmond offered a respectful nod of his head

“I fear Ia few moments with the Emperor”

“Is there trouble?”

“Only of a personal nature” The restless fear that had plagued hi his brother’s latest land without delay”

The olderwith displeasure “This is an ill tihness,” he chided sternly “It was assuress of Troppau”

“An unfortunate necessity, I fear”

“A great dealdistrust of Metternich and his increasing influence on the E the Prince at a distance”

Eded, unable to feel any disappoint the conference of the Quadruple Alliance in Opava For all his love of politics and intrigues, he despised the stifling fors What could beabout and pinning medals upon each others’ chests?

Serious negotiations were best done behind closed doors and far from the public view

The fact was that without Britain or France in attendance, the Congress was doo

Not that he was about to mention his doubts in front of Gerhardt The Emperor was set on this mission, and it was expected that his loyal subjects would cheer his strong determination to squash the revolution in Naples

“I believe you overestimate my influence,” he instead murmured

“No, I am well aware you are one of the few confidants that Alexander Pavlovich still trusts” Gerhardt regarded Edmond with a fierce scowl “You are in a rare position to assist your motherland”

“Your confidence in , but your own presence with the Emperor will dampen the ambitions of Metternich far more than my own humble self”