Ah! and there's the German ambassador.

I fancy that nearly all the Corps Diplomatique will come on account of their Majesties' presence.

But, by way of contrast, just look at that stout fellow yonder.

He's a very influential deputy, a _parvenu_ of the new middle class.

Thirty years ago he was merely one of Prince Albertini's farmers, one of those _mercanti di campagna_ who go about the environs of Rome in stout boots and a soft felt hat.