Slidell left the Emperor's presence confident that things would happen.
It is cheering to see how it has convinced people that all is right in regard to the Mason and Slidell affair.
The close touch between Lindsay and the Southern agents is shown by his conveyance to Slidell of the good news.
About the Mason and Slidell case, he remarked, 'Oh, that'll be got along with!'
A demand was promptly made for the surrender of Mason and Slidell, and for an apology.