One morning in 1810 he made his way into the Bayerischer forest, enveloping everything in a cold mist. The Kaiser and his soldiers rode through the forest, looking for their catch of the day. The sound of the horses' hooves echoed in the tranquility of the forest, while the mist slowly dissipated. In the distance, on the banks of a river, some women were washing clothes, most of them elderly. The Kaiser and his soldiers stopped at the sight of them, regarding them in silence for a few moments.