After assigning the Croatian labor, Jerome Bonaparte and Richard Metternich returned to the parlor.
When Jerome Bonaparte found Augusta in the parlor, Augusta was speaking with the wife of the Minister of the Imperial Navy, Madam Dico.
The appearance of Jerome Bonaparte made Madam Dico stop her conversation, and she gracefully saluted Jerome Bonaparte.
"Your Majesty!"
"I apologize for interrupting your conversation like this!" Jerome Bonaparte said politely to Madam Dico, then turned to Empress Augusta, "Augusta, the ball is about to start!"
Empress Augusta also gave Madam Dico an apologetic smile, then left with Jerome Bonaparte.
Around 10 p.m., the ball officially commenced under the leadership of Jerome Bonaparte and Augusta.
Accompanied by an elegant melody, Jerome Bonaparte and Augusta led everyone in the ballroom into a dance.
