John smiled as he gazed into the crackling fire.
After all, the Germans were not supreme.

They knew a vast deal about war, but others could learn and did learn.

They were splendid soldiers, but there were others just as good and they had proved it.
Men came and went through the Inn of the Golden Lion.

Sometimes soldiers and officers as well as civilians sought its food and fire.

The day had turned darker, full of raw cold, and a light hail was falling.