Under the provisions of the draft Treaty of Amiens, Britain was to recognize those newly established republics. Thus, Sir Merry of Britain also came for Napoleoni's inauguration ceremony in the Cisalpine Republic.
Before an official British envoy was dispatched, he was responsible for liaising with France. He was the civil servant who had watched Lucien Bonaparte smash a porcelain cup in fury alongside Thomas Granet.
He was very good at easing tensions and spoke with great care. Napoleon was pleased by this attitude, so he had the secretary of the special envoy accompany them to Lyon.
When a woman wanted to accomplish something, she would get it done no matter what.
Wool clothing held its shape well and provided excellent warmth, making it ideal for winter. Silk, on the other hand, was better suited to hot summers and indoor wear.
How many people could afford silk, such an expensive fabric?
By comparison, wool was more "middle class." As long as the average income of ordinary people rose, everyone could afford it. American automobile companies had done the same before—by paying workers higher wages, those workers could afford cars.
Money could not remain in a bank or be buried underground. It had to circulate before it could become wealth.
She did not want to compete with Josephine for attention. She was here to work. Britain's textile industry was in competition with France's, and if she acted too charmingly, people would instead suspect her motives.
In the end, she chose "battle attire" in a style similar to the young gentlemen from London. It was easy enough to imitate. The tailor only had to follow Mr. Merry's outfit, make a few adjustments to the measurements, and it was done.
The difficult part was persuading Napoleon to change his hairstyle. She certainly could not