May 13, 1848.

A public lawsuit was published in The Times, demanding that the left-wing newspapers stop "insulting" the Emperor Bonaparte and apologize for "insulting" the Emperor Bonaparte for damaging the reputation of the Bonaparte family.

At the same time that the Times published the complaint, almost all the government-leaning newspapers in London ran the news that the "Bonaparte" family was demanding an apology from the left-wing newspapers.

Not to be outdone, left-wing newspapers fought back, claiming that the veracity of the lawsuit was yet to be examined.

[Pesini secretly went to McGregory's residence, apologized half-truthfully, and left.] McGregory believes the lawsuit was probably written under pressure from the coalition government. 】

The Times also claimed that the lawsuit was authentic.

For a time, the attention of the entire London public opinion circle shifted from the suppression of the Chartist to the authenticity of the "Bonaparte Complaint", and the British government, which had successfully diverted the attention of the public, quickly carried out the follow-up work of the Chartist "petition" movement.

Jérôme. Bonaparte was also told that he would be acquitted and that he could leave the detention facility at any time.

London Metropolitan Police District Detention Facility.

The head of the Metropolitan Police appeared in Jérôme with a smile on his face. Bonaparte was in the detention center for Jérôme. Bonaparte "congratulated": "Prince Jérôme, you can already leave!" ”

Jérôme. Bonaparte put down the "Bonaparte Thought" in his hand and said to the police commissioner with a surprised expression: "Dear Mr. Director, which law of the United Kingdom did I violate that caused me to be imprisoned for a week!" I hope you can explain it to me! ”

"This ...... This ......" the police chief was speechless for a moment.

In accordance with the United Kingdom Police Act and the Administration of the Peace Act, Jérôme. Bonaparte did not engage in subversive work against the government, so his detention was no longer valid.

The Commissioner of Police could not report directly to Jérôme. Bonaparte explained that the order to detain him was made directly by the Secretary of the Interior.

Of course, the police commissioner did not know that the source of the order was not the home secretary, and that the prime minister, Russell, and Prince Albert of Buckingham Palace had worked together to determine it.

Otherwise, he ...... Don't dare to talk nonsense!

"You didn't give your real name at the time, so we ......," the police chief explained in fits and starts.

"What?" Jérôme. Bonaparte covered his mouth in an exaggerated manner and said with an expression of disbelief: "Is it true that the laws of the United Kingdom are made according to the background of identity?" This is the United Kingdom, the symbol of freedom! ”

"No...... No! The United Kingdom is a country that follows the law, and all our rules and regulations are carried out in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom! The police chief instantly realized the loophole in his words and deeds just now and hurriedly remedied.

Although the United Kingdom follows the unspoken rule that the nobles cannot be punished and the mob cannot be courteous, the unspoken rules are destined to be unspoken rules, and sometimes the face project still has to be done.

Otherwise, the supposedly civilized Europe would be a barbaric Slav.

"Then Mr. Director!" Jérôme. Bonaparte pretended to be arrogant and pointed at the director of the police department and said: "If you can't give me a reasonable explanation, I have the right to file a lawsuit with the metropolitan police department!" I am sure that there will be many honest lawyers and journalist friends in the United Kingdom who are willing to accept my lawsuit! ”

Jérôme. Bonaparte's blatant threats against the Commissioner of Police, if it were put on any ordinary person, would have ended up disappearing from the streets of London one day.

But while the surname Bonaparte brought him unparalleled influence, it also indirectly gave him a "gold medal for avoiding death".

No government in the 19th century could have physically eliminated the "royal family" in the open, even if Bonaparte's royal family was nothing more than a false paper tiger.

All the government can do is imprison (similar to Louis. Philippe vs. Louis. Napoleon's actions, or Metternich's actions towards the Roman kings), were either out of sight and out of mind, expelled from the country.

Both of these rights require the consent of the highest levels of the United Kingdom Government, whose "tiny" Commissioner of Police apparently does not have such power.

He, the chief of police, said that he has the "power of life and death" in London and several nearby counties, but in fact his power is not even as good as that of a councillor in a fringe area.

He had reason to believe that once Jérôme. Bonaparte filed a lawsuit against the National Police Agency, and the London reporters who ran faster than anyone else would be bound to go out day and night.

Moreover, the United Kingdom is now in dire need of finding a way to divert attention.

If you are guarded by a group of dog-like journalists, you will probably be forced to "sacrifice" for the United Kingdom.

Not to mention whether the post of police chief can be kept, there is also a risk of going to jail if it is guaranteed.

"What the hell do you want?" The police chief lowered his eyebrows and asked in a weak tone.

"Fair! Fair! Still fair! "Jérôme. Bonaparte pointed to the wall of the detention center and said, "Whoever let me in at the beginning, now I will let him in!" ”

The police chief didn't respond, and the gloomy eyes kept rolling, weighing the pros and cons and the pros and cons.

After a while, the police chief stomped his foot slightly, and he seemed to be firm in his convictions.

"Good! I promise you terms! ”

With that, the police chief turned to the secretary behind him and yelled: "Call that stupid pig for me!" ”

The secretary instantly understood what the hall chief meant, and he turned and trotted away.

Another half hour passed, and the secretary returned, this time followed by a fat man who looked like a mourner.

This fat man was the swaggering sheriff of the day.

"Mr. Sheriff, we're meeting again!" Jérôme. Bonaparte smiled and greeted the fat sheriff "cordially".

"Dear...... Your Excellency, Your Excellency! The fat sheriff looked at Jerome with pleading eyes. Bonaparte said, "Please, forgive me for my disrespect, I ......"

Jérôme. Bonaparte shook his head in disappointment and said, "Mr. Sheriff, everyone is responsible for what he has done!" You and I are no exception! ”

Then, his eyes hinted at the hall chief.

The chief stepped forward to announce to the fat sheriff the order of dismissal, and imprisoned him in Jérôme. Bonaparte's former residence.

"Goodbye Mr. Ex-Sheriff, that's my gift to you! May you learn well in prison! ”

Jérôme. Bonaparte waved out of his cell in the detention center, pointing to "The Eradication of Poverty" and "Bonaparte's Thoughts."

A prince was sent off from the cell and a former sheriff was ushered in.