As it is, the Blues carried off the two I had left behind at the chateau, and I could only buy one other, as we came through.

That I detailed for the use of my wife.

I certainly had not expected to obtain another, until we captured some from the enemy.

We are heartily obliged to you, not only for your generous gift, but for your thoughtful kindness in sending for them for us." "Say not another word," Rochejaquelein said.

"You are a sailor and I am a soldier, and between us there is no occasion for thanks or compliments.