Colonel Stratz himself spoke of it in my presence." "I saw him once in Metz before the war.

A grand and imposing figure.
Perhaps I shall behold him there again in a few days." "I think not.

It was said that the prince was going to his estates in the east.

At least, I think I heard something of the kind, but it probably means that he was on his way to the eastern frontier.

Prince Karl of Auersperg is not the man to withdraw from the war." John's heart dropped suddenly.