from Count Bismarck about when the end was expected, with the purpose

of spending the interim in a little tour through some portions of

Europe undisturbed by war, returning in season for the capitulation.

Count Bismarck having kindly advised me as to the possible date,

Forsyth and I, on the 14th of October, left Versailles, going first

direct to the Chateau Ferrieres to pay our respects to the King,

which we did, and again took luncheon with him. From the chateau we

drove to Meaux, and there spent the night; resuming our journey next