I am Oberst Gottlieb von Giesselin of the Saxon Army.

(He rose, clicked heels, bowed, and sat down.) I see you have three heavy bags you look at often.

What is it ?" _Vivie_ (taking courage): "It is my mother's jewellery and some plate.

She fears--" _Von G._: "I understand! We have a dr-r-eadful reputation, we poor Germans! The French stuff you up with lies.

But we are better than you think.