Fougas scratched his ear a little, and intimated that a soldier ought not to associate with the enemy, seeming to think himself still in 1813.
The Prince is a distinguished soldier, having commanded in person at the famous siege of Rastadt.

He took pleasure in Fougas' conversation; the heroic simplicity of the young old-time soldier charmed him.

He paid him huge compliments and said that the Emperor of France was very fortunate in having around him officers of so much merit.
"He has not a great many," replied the Colonel.

"If there were but four or five hundred of my stamp, your Europe would have been bagged long ago!" This answer seemed more amusing than threatening, and no addition was immediately made to the available portion of the Prussian army.
His Royal Highness directly informed Fougas that his indemnity had been fixed at two hundred and fifty thousand francs, and that he could receive the amount at the treasury whenever he should find it agreeable.
"My Lord," replied he, "it is always agreeable to pocket the money of an enemy--a foreigner.

But wait! I am not a censor-bearer to Plutus: give me back the Rhine and Posen, and I'll leave you your two hundred and fifty thousand francs." "Are you dreaming ?" said the Prince, laughing.