The refusal of the Kingdom of Britain, although successfully extinguishing Jerome Bonaparte's hopes for armed intervention, did not change his determination to smuggle Russian revolutionaries.
On the day after Britain had clearly expressed its stance, Jerome Bonaparte summoned Louis Decaz to the study once again.
This time, Louis Decaz was called to the study alone.
"Mr. Decaz!" Jerome Bonaparte clasped his hands, asking unhurriedly, "How have you prepared?"
Inside his heart, Louis Decaz understood that the Emperor was hinting that it was time for him to set off.
Thus, Louis Decaz replied with a firm tone, "Your Majesty, I have already booked the tickets to depart from the port of Rouen for St. Petersburg in two days!"
"So hasty!"
Even though Jerome Bonaparte hoped inwardly that Louis Decaz would depart soon, he had to feign a look of surprise.
