Front matter

Contents. Chapter I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, Appendix A, Appendix B, A few minor typographical errors have been corrected. List of Illustrations (In certain versions of this etext [in certain browsers] clicking on the image will bring up a larger version.) (etext transcriber's note)

MEMORIES OF THE RUSSIAN COURT THE MACMILLAN COMPANY NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO DALLAS ATLANTA SAN FRANCISCO MACMILLAN & CO., Limited LONDON BOMBAY CALCUTTA MELBOURNE THE MACMILLAN CO. OF CANADA, Ltd. TORONTO

THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA IN HER HAPPY YEARS.

MEMORIES OF THE RUSSIAN COURT

BY ANNA VIROUBOVA MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED ST. MARTIN’S STREET, LONDON 1923 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO MY EMPRESS, WITH LOVE AND FIDELITY ETERNAL

“When you are reproached—bless; when persecuted—be patient; when calumniated—comfort yourself; when slandered—rejoice; this is your road and mine.” Words of St. Seraphine.

Alexandra Feodorovna, from Tobolsk, March 20, 1918

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall not fear. Thy rod and Thy staff shall comfort me.