Duyệt theo Tác giả "George Greville"
- Ấn phẩmMemories of an Old Etonian 1860-1912(Forgotten Books, 2018) George GrevilleA great silence pervaded the whole of the Hotel de Russie no one but royal servants stood by the front door and the only sound which I can recollect was the clinking of the sword worn by a general in full uniform as he mounted the red-carpeted stairs. On approaching a door on the first ?oor, the general or Minister gave his name in a mysterious whisper, when, after a few seconds, the door was opened, and I heard a kind of buzzing noise, as of several persons talking at once in low tones. Then I can remember that, after a long interval, which seemed hours to me, the' mysterious folding-doors were thrown wide open, and a veritable kaleidoscope of colour presented itself to my wondering eyes. It was the effect of the various uniforms worn by the Ministers and generals, as they emerged en masse from the room and began to descend the staircase, talking loudly as they passed....
