Nineteen-gun salute, according to diplomatic protocol, this is the weight that a special ambassador should have.
It's just that usually, this grand welcome is only enjoyed by an ambassador when they arrive at their new post.
But for the Tsar to choose such an ordinary day to once again welcome Earl of Dalmo with such a grand ceremony, whether it's more a gesture of friendship or intimidation, only he knows.
However, most members of the delegation were not in the mind to think too much at this moment.
Like Colonel Stewart, the military attaché in Russia, and Sir John Lipton, the advisor, who have seen much of the world and remained calm, as for the young man who had just been promoted to first secretary not long ago, although his expression revealed no inner turmoil, looking at his large patch of wet gloves would tell you how excited and nervous he truly was.
