[4] During this time the Empress and I wore nurses’ uniforms. It has been erroneously stated that the Empress wore ordinary dress. This is not the case. [5] From the time that the Emperor left for the Front, one of the Grand Duchesses always slept with the Empress. [6] The remaining members of the suite occupied apartments in the fourth wing of the Palace. The Empress, who was afraid of infection for others, only saw them occasionally. I was quite alone with her and the children. [7] In all my descriptions of the conversations between the Emperor, the Empress and myself, I have endeavoured to describe what took place, almost word for word. I have not attempted to elaborate any of the statements, and my record may therefore be considered accurate.--L. D. [8] The sleeping apartments of the Emperor and the Empress were situated on the ground floor of the Palace.--L. D. [9] These faithful adherents were arrested at the next station and sent to Petrograd, where they were incarcerated in the Fortress of Peter and Paul.--L. D. [10] Count Keller was killed at Kieff later. [11] If Mr. A. Stopford (1a St. James’s Square) ever reads these lines, he may be glad to know that the Empress greatly appreciated his kindness.--L. D. [12] The _skorohod_ were the confidential messengers of the Imperial Family. They wore a distinctive livery, and wonderful hats adorned with black and yellow ostrich feathers. [13] The actual note to reproduced in these pages. Translation: “Kerensky is passing through all our rooms--Do not be afraid--God is present. I kiss you both.” [14] Orchie was a pet name for Miss Orchard, the Empress’s old governess, who had died at the Palace. Her room had been left undisturbed since her death. [15] General Knox was discussing certain matters with Kerensky at the moment when this shooting occurred, and he asked Kerensky what the shots signified. “Oh, it’s only two friends of the Imperial Family who have just been brought here,” answered Kerensky. I met General Knox after my escape to England, and when he related the incident I informed him that I was one of the “two friends.”--L. D. [16] I heard later that it was reported that my husband had been killed and his body thrown overboard. [17] Baroness Büxhoevgen Lady-in-waiting to the Empress. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Real Tsaritza, by Lili Dehn