Sunday, 22 February 1880

There was an enormous crowd, diplomatic corps, etc., at the Te Deum on the occasion of the miraculous way in which the Emperor escaped a new nihilist attempt.
We go to church, but I cannot say anything; I am agitated. Yesterday evening at the Krishabers', I was introduced to Andrieux the Prefect of Police, and he waltzed with me; then we chatted at length. I introduced him to Maman, and he asked permission to come see us. We had brought Rouzat with us. I also chatted a great deal with Munkacsy and then with some ladies. I hid from the dancers, saying that the Rouher speech had killed me.
Today at the Gavinis', quite a crowd; Las Cases was leaving as we arrived; there was Chaudordy back from a trip, Count Lepic, etc. I am positively unhinged; impossible to tell anything.
Yesterday I received the following telegram:
Gambetta in the Bois. Besides, I... [missing]