As tensions heightened, the author's notes on telegrams reflected his increasing agitation, filled with accusations and insults directed at various figures. He expressed his frustration with terms like "false dog" and "rascal," indicating a deep distrust and sense of betrayal, particularly focusing on the looming threat of global conflict.

Upon Russia's mobilization, his anxiety intensified, transforming his ire from external enemies to an internal vision of destruction, particularly blaming England, France, and Russia for a conspiracy aimed at Germany's downfall. He foresaw a devastating war, underscoring the dire consequences of the political landscape unfolding around him.