Just as Cavour was preparing to face Jerome Bonaparte's storm-like tirade, the Emperor of France, who should have been angry, unexpectedly showed a different side.
Jerome Bonaparte not only generously expressed understanding (absurdly) towards the Sardinian Kingdom seeking help from the Kingdom of Britain, but also thanked Cavour for coming to Paris specifically to explain the situation.
Upon hearing Jerome Bonaparte's unexpected response, Cavour felt not a trace of reassurance, but rather became even more anxious.
"Your Majesty, the Sardinian Kingdom has no intention of opposing the French Empire!" Cavour said to Jerome Bonaparte with increasing humility, "We cooperated with the Kingdom of Britain solely due to rising political pressure at home!"
"Mr. Cavour!" Jerome Bonaparte frowned and complained to Cavour, "Didn't I say so!
The Sardinian Kingdom is not a vassal state of the French Empire; you and we are two countries of equal status!
