A FIRST MISSION TO RUSSIA............................... 237
Reasons for Mission -- An effectual staff officer -- Our
distinguished representatives in Scandinavia -- The journey --
Stockholm -- Lapps -- Crossing the frontier at Haparanda --
Arrival at Petrograd -- Sir G. Buchanan -- Interviews with
General Polivanoff, Admiral Grigorovitch and M. Sazonoff --
Imperial vehicles -- Petrograd -- We proceed to the Stavka --
Improper use of the title "Tsar" -- The Imperial headquarters --
Meeting with the Emperor -- Two disconcerting incidents --
Nicholas II. -- His charm -- His admiration for Lord Kitchener's
work -- Conference with General Alexeieff -- Mohileff -- Service
in the church in honour of the Grand Duchess Tatiana's birthday
-- Return to Petrograd -- A rencontre with an archbishop -- The
nuisance of swords -- Return home.