The victories achieved beneath his banner reflect scarcely less honour on them than on him, and the memory of them associates his name in their hearts by the strongest bonds of sympathy that can bind a Frenchman--the love of glory.

A sense of duty, high discipline, and true courage, influence our soldiers in the discharge of their calling.

They are proud of their country and of their regiment, for the honour of which they are ready to fight unto the death; but a Frenchman, though proud of his country and his regiment, is still more proud of his individual self, and, believing that all eyes are upon _him_ acts as if his single arm could accomplish that which only soldiers _en masse_ can achieve.
A pleasant party at dinner at home yesterday.

The Marquis de Mornay, Count Valeski, and General Ornano, were among the number.

Laughed immoderately at the _naivete_ of -- --, who is irresistibly ludicrous.
Madame -- -- came in the evening and sang "God save the King." Time was that her singing this national anthem would have electrified the hearers, but now--.