On the 10th of June, 1605, the impostor finally made a triumphant entry into Moscow and was crowned in the palace of the czar.
This young man, whoever he was, was a remarkable character. He possessed a commanding and agreeable person, a persuasive eloquence, and he was gracious and affable in manner, yet dignified as became a sovereign. He was as brilliant of intellect as he was good of heart. He possessed the faculty of creating enthusiastic devotion among the people.
He started out on his reign auspiciously. He surprised all by his through acquaintance with the empire, its wants and resources, and his memory for places and people excited universal wonder. He set out reforming abuses and proved himself to be a man with neither favorite nor master.
On public and private occasions, he waived the usual solemn etiquette of his predecessors and was always easy of approach. He appeared at the door of his palace twice a week to listen to the grievances of the people and receive their petitions with his own hands. He was humane and moderate, and those who believed that he was an impostor began to be sorry that he really had not been born to the throne.
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From General Nelson A. Miles
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