History of History

After the victory over Napoleon, many Russian military leaders gained incredible popularity in Russian society. But a special piety caused ataman Platov, one of the main heroes of the war. In addition, he accompanied the Emperor to London, where he was awarded all kinds of incredible honors.
Upon arrival in Russia, Platov, before he went to his home on the Don, stopped for a short time in St. Petersburg at the Imperial Court. To him immediately fell to the reception of the entire upper Petersburg society. But Platov, a lazy shirt and a lover of feasts, could not tolerate this kind of techniques, where it was only necessary to conduct some kind of untold conversations. After a couple of such routes, he refused to accept anyone else. But the camarader sent to him from the Court properly about those who arrived and asked for admission, and described this person in detail - the academician is like that, the minister is like that... But Platov only flattered.
And here the camerer announced: "Nikolai Karamzin, a famous composer."
The payers answered, “Please ask!”
“Oh! You are probably a fan of Mr. Karamzin’s works!” The cameraman called.
“Fear of God! But I love composers: they’re all drinks.”