Here is winter coming on, and I suppose that will put a stop to everything." "I should hardly think so," Hector replied.

"I am sure that the viscount is as eager for action as we are, and winter here is not the same thing as in Holland or on the Rhine.

From what I hear there is very little snow in the plains; and as the country is generally flat, an army could march almost as easily as in summer, and in some respects they would be better off." "How do you mean ?" "I mean that in summer the barns would be all empty of food until filled again by the harvest, whereas in winter they would be all well stocked with forage for the cattle and horses." "You are right, Monsieur Campbell.

Certainly there should be nothing to prevent our operating through the winter, and I shall look forward even more eagerly than I did before for d'Harcourt's return.

Will you come back with us tomorrow from Chivasso ?" "That will depend upon circumstances.