But I had to come; I couldn't help it.

Oh, don't look like that! I never hurt anybody, unless it was in battle"-- naively.

"Ask no more, my friend.

I promise to tell you when the right time comes.

Now, will you get me that invitation to the gallery at the military ball ?" "I will, if you will give me your word, as a soldier, as a comrade in arms, that you have no other purpose than to look at the people." "As God is my judge"-- solemnly--"that is all I wish to do.