He was compelled to follow his regiment.

She was a good and pious girl, beloved by all.

She was also beautiful,--tall, fair, and handsome, with eyes of blue--"the blue of heaven," according to Jasmin: "With grace so fine, and air so sweet, She was a lady amongst peasants." The war came to an end for a time.

The soldier was discharged, and returned home.
Martha went out to meet him; but alas! like many other fickle men, he had met and married another.

It was his wife who accompanied him homewards.