Is It Already My Time?

The morning light filtered through the high windows of the grand chamber where Napoleon sat, its rays casting a warm glow over the room's opulent furnishings. He was perched at his desk surrounded by stacks of documents and maps. 

Armand entered the room, carrying with him a sheaf of papers. He approached Napoleon with a respectful bow.

"Your Majesty, I bring news regarding the positions of the Spanish Empire, Italy, and Germany concerning the Russian question," Armand reported.

Napoleon looked up, his eyes sharp with interest. "Proceed, Armand. What terms are these nations proposing? Or rather my children are proposing."