The 1906 caption reads ” PETER EMBRACING LOUIS XV. OF FRANCE.—In his travels through Europe, Peter came to the French court [this was in 1717] where the King, Louis XV., was still a child. Peter carefully maintained the dignity of superior rank toward all the French courtiers, even the Prince Regent; but toward little Louis he displayed a much admired mingling- of the superiority of age, the equality of rank, and the respect due the most powerful of European monarchs.”

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