The Austrian Ambassador to Sardinia, having received the final ultimatum from Prince Metternich, swiftly set off for the Turin Royal Palace. Before he could take a few steps toward the embassy gates, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and asked the Austrian Empire officer standing there whether he was staying at the embassy or returning to Milan.
Faced with the unexpected inquiry from the Austrian Ambassador, the Austrian Empire officer was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.
After all, Prince Metternich had only requested that he deliver the final ultimatum to the Austrian Ambassador in Turin, with no mention of whether he should promptly return.
However, considering the looming war, the Austrian Empire officer, after a few seconds of silence, quickly provided the ambassador with an answer, saying he would return to Milan at the fastest speed possible.
"Very well then! Safe travels!" the Austrian Ambassador courteously wished the officer well.
