My blood seemed to rush through my veins, and I would have given anything for the order to come for us to throw ourselves upon the enemy." "You will get over that," Jean laughed, "but the same feeling is strong among the men.

One can see how eager they are for the order to charge.

They use their muskets, but it is to use their bayonets that they are panting.

They would make grand soldiers, if they were but well drilled and disciplined.
"Unless I am mistaken, you will see them at their favourite work, before many days are over.

Westermann will get to Chatillon tonight.