Marian Walter trembled all over as she heard the melody of the Hymn of Rome coming from outside. She quickly grasped Earl Fersen, shaking as she asked: "Why is that song playing outside? Has the French Army already broken through? How can the city defenses be so fragile?"
Count Fersen from Sweden also didn't know what was happening outside; after all, he was a Swede, not an Austrian. Even after a year, his understanding of local affairs was very limited.
Just as everyone was at a loss, a guard quickly stepped forward and whispered a few words into Earl Fersen's ear.
Earl Fersen's expression changed, he glanced at Marian and his mouth moved but he did not speak.
Marian asked, "What's wrong? Tell me!"
"It's like this, the citizens of Vienna are gathering at the Palace of Beautiful Fountains, and they are the ones singing this song."
