Five youngsters, chubby and tow-headed, appeared at his feet with crossed legs, lined up in the order of their ages.

Near his shoulder extended a double line of brawny young girls with coronal braids imitating the coiffures of empresses and grand duchesses....

Behind these, proudly erect, was his virtuous and prolific companion, aged by too continuous maternity.
Ferragut contemplated this patriotic warrior very deliberately.

He had the face of a kindly person with clear eyes and grayish, pointed beard.
He almost inspired a tender compassion by his overwhelming duties as a father.
Meanwhile the doctor's voice was chanting the glories of her relative.
"A hero!...

Our gracious Kaiser has decorated him with the Iron Cross.
They have given him honorary citizenship in various capitals....