He gives a glowing account of the fetes at which he was present, and says that they were exquisitely refined and got up regardless of expense.
Whatever changes the national character of the Poles has undergone in the course of time, certain traits of it have remained unaltered, and among these stands forth predominantly their chivalry.

Polish bravery is so universally recognised and admired that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon it.

For who has not heard at least of the victorious battle of Czotzim, of the delivery of Vienna, of the no less glorious defeats of Maciejowice and Ostrolenka, and of the brilliant deeds of Napoleon's Polish Legion?
And are not the names of Poland's most popular heroes, Sobieski and Kosciuszko, household words all the world over?
Moreover, the Poles have proved their chivalry not only by their valour on the battle-field, but also by their devotion to the fair sex.

At banquets in the good olden time it was no uncommon occurrence to see a Pole kneel down before his lady, take off one of her shoes, and drink out of it.
But the women of Poland seem to be endowed with a peculiar power.

Their beauty, grace, and bewitching manner inflame the heart and imagination of all that set their eyes on them.