The Emperor of Russia hates all the Bourbons, and is convinced they cannot reign in France. A strong party exists for the Duke of Orleans … In short, I see much devilment ahead.’4 The poor show put on by Louis XVIII and his supporters could not fail to open up the whole question once again, so much so that Castlereagh advised against bringing any Swedish troops into play lest it revive Bernadotte’s plans. But not even Alexander was thinking of Bernadotte any more.
