At first I found it dull in the country, but I got used to it in time; one is always going about the farm, and that's pleasant.

It was a blow to my gray-headed uncle when I had to turn soldier, but I was delighted to get upon a horse in right down earnest, and to see something of the scuffle here.

There are wretched inns in this country, Mr.Wohlfart, and this place is a horrible scene of desolation." Thus Karl rattled on.

At last he caught up his cap: "If you remain here, will you allow me often to spend a quarter of an hour with you ?" "Do as at home," said Anton; "and if I happen to be out, the landlord will have the key, and here are the cigars." And so Anton found an old friend; but Karl was not his only military acquaintance.

The captain was delighted with a countryman who had played so bold a part against the insurgents.