I take the liberty of again repeating to your Majesty that it is here only a question of subscription, and not a loan; and if I dwell on this point it is because I desire to make it plain that I have never departed from the letter of the mission confided to me.
I intend leaving London for five or six days, but if your Majesty had any command or instructions for me, I should be happy to get a telegram, and to delay my departure, which was to be to-morrow, Saturday, evening.
My journey is connected with the reappearance of my paper; for I was obliged to give up the plans of the “International,” partly because promises have not been kept, and partly in order to separate myself from a circle which might have injured our cause.
(Signed) A. de La Chapelle.
Telegram to “Comte de Pierrefonds.”[146]
From Count de La Chapelle to Comte de Pierrefonds, Marine Hotel, Cowes (Isle of Wight).
Have seen Mr. ——, and have arranged matters with him. Shall write particulars by next post.
Received telegram. Could not meet yet Mr. ——. Shall endeavour to see him to-night, and shall telegraph his answer.
“Before long I will give you the Highest Mark of Confidence.”—Napoleon III.
To His Highness the Prince Imperial of France.