At this time, let us insert a small episode.
On February 26th, the envoy of the Holy Roman Empire paid the ransom to the French Army for Grand Duke Carl, and thus the Grand Duke was released today.
Of course, with a grand ceremony for the French Army's deployment underway at the main gate of Sedan Fortress, Grand Duke Carl left through the fortress's north gate with his entourage.
He deliberately circled to the route where the French troops were marching and stood on a high slope, watching the blue legions moving below.
"What a strange feeling, Mark," the Grand Duke called out to his old butler, "I clearly know that this army will strike a heavy blow to the armies of my homeland, yet I find myself hoping it brings rejuvenation to my homeland."
The old butler was shocked, "You mustn't say such things when you return home, your brother is particularly sensitive to this matter right now."
Carl curled his lip: "I know, of course I won't say it."
