Russians and Turks; and, of direction, he might name for a European convention to speak about the problem. This remaining was Metternich's favored ploy: he became usually able to dominate these conferences and somehow get what he wanted. Taticheff become now not to fall beneath his spell. He changed into to provide Metternich a word from d'Istria arguing that Russia had a proper to return to the aid of fellow Christians struggling on the arms of the Turks. And under no circumstances was he to agree to Russia's participation in a conference.
On the eve of his departure for Vienna, Taticheff changed into all at once referred to as in for a meeting with the czar himself. Alexander was anxious and conflicted. Unaware of d'Istria's commands, he told Taticheff to tell Metternich that he wanted
