The Marquess of Wellesley's expression also became grave.
He silently continued to flip through the pages until he saw that the next segment of the report was about France's diplomatic status.
It was equally astonishing.
Spain, as a relative of the Bourbon family, had always had a very good relationship with France.
It goes without saying that ever since the United States declared independence, they had been allies of France.
Austria, due to France's substantial aid to them during the Silesian Wars, now appeared quite harmonious with France.
The countries of Southern Germany had signed the Rhine-Saone Treaty with France, and trade was booming.
The Dutch Patriot Party had received help from France, and although there were some grievances concerning the affairs of the Southern Netherlands, overall, they lived in peace with France.
The Italian states always sought to balance between France and Austria, not daring to offend either side.
