When Jerome Bonaparte and his party arrived in Prague by train, Prague's Mayor Eliy von Lane and Bohemia's highest military official, Count von Winpfin, personally stood on the platform to greet them.
Franz Joseph and Jerome Bonaparte gracefully descended the steps from the train and were immediately warmly welcomed by Mayor Lane and Count von Winpfin.
"Your Majesties, on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of citizens of Prague, I welcome you to visit Prague!" Count von Winpfin stepped forward, bowed to Jerome Bonaparte and Franz Joseph, and said, "Prague is exceptionally honored due to the arrival of the two monarchs!"
"Hmm!" Franz Joseph replied flatly to Count von Winpfin, "Thank you for your efforts, Count von Winpfin."
Jerome Bonaparte, likewise, stepped forward and shook hands with Count von Winpfin, saying enthusiastically, "Count von Winpfin, I'm glad you could personally come to welcome me and Franz Joseph!"
