Sunday, 22 February 1880

There was an enormous crowd, diplomatic corps, etc., at the Te Deum for the Emperor’s miraculous escape from yet another nihilist attempt.
We go to church, but I can say nothing about it; my nerves are on edge. Yesterday evening at the Krishabers’, I was introduced to Andrieux the Prefect of Police, and he waltzed with me; then we talked a great deal. I introduced him to Maman, and he asked leave to call on us. We had brought Rouzat with us. I also talked 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; Chaudordy, back from his travels, was there, Count Lepic, etc. I am positively out of sorts; I cannot relate a thing.
Yesterday I received the following telegram:
Gambetta in the Bois. Besides, I... [missing]