I am by birth a Genevese, and my family is one of the most distinguished of that republic. My ancestors had been for many years counsellors and syndics, and my father had filled several public situations with honour and reputation.
3 May. Bistritz. Left Munich at 8:35 P.M, on 1st May, arriving at Vienna early next morning... The impression I had was that we were leaving the West and entering the East.