The Frenchman replied that there was no doubt but the French were quite as brave as the English--even more so; and that, as for not standing the charge of bayonets, it was not because they were less brave; but the fact was, that they were most excessively _ticklish_.

We had black bread and sour wine served out to us this day, when we halted to refresh.

O'Brien persuaded a soldier to purchase something for us more eatable; but the French officer heard of it, and was very angry, ordering the soldier to the rear..