The initially startled Mr. Cavour, upon being called by Princess Mathilde, immediately realized that Princess Mathilde must have something specific to discuss with him!
Could there be news from His Majesty's side? Cavour mused.
"Mr. Cavour! Mr. Cavour!" The voice of Princess Mathilde reached Cavour's ears, and regaining his composure, he first apologized to the gentlemen sitting around, and then left the room with Princess Mathilde.
When Cavour and Princess Mathilde reached the corridor, Mathilde pointed at the maid beside her and said to Cavour: "Mr. Cavour, she will take you to meet my brother. (Princess Mathilde did not like to call Jerome Bonaparte 'Emperor', and Jerome Bonaparte was also happy with this arrangement.) I will not see you off!"
Mathilde paused and pointed to the original room.
