The little company which I had formed tried to break through the German columns, but they were all killed or captured except myself, and maybe two or three others.

I hid in a wood, slept a night there, and then reached Paris to see what is going to happen.

Ah, it is terrible! terrible! my comrades! The Germans are advancing in five great armies, a million and a half strong, and no troops were ever before equipped so magnificently." "Do you know positively that they have a million and a half ?" asked Lannes.
"I did not count them," replied Weber, smiling a little, "but I have heard from many certain sources that such are their numbers.

I fear, gentlemen, that Paris is doomed." "Scott and I don't think so," said Lannes firmly.

"We've gained new courage today." Weber was silent for a few moments.