'In fact, Barto has merely given us warning that--and things look like it--the Fifteenth is likely to be an Austrian feast-day.

Your arm, my son.

We will join you to-night, my dear Count.

Now, Carlo, I was observing, it appears to me that the Austrians are not going to be surprised by us, and it affords me exquisite comfort.

Fellows prepared are never more than prepared for one day and another day; and they are sure to be in a state of lax preparation after a first and second disappointment.