On this field, Bismarck was quite capable of meeting them.

He has told many stories of their conflicts.
As President of the Diet, Thun claimed privileges for himself which others did not dare to dispute.
"In the sittings of the military commission when Rochow was Prussian envoy, Austria alone smoked.

Rochow, who was a passionate smoker, would also have gladly done so, but did not venture.

When I came I did not see any reason against it; and asked for a light from the Presiding State; this seemed to be noticed with astonishment and displeasure by him and the other gentlemen; it was obviously an event for them.

This time only Austria and Prussia smoked.