The whole central army of which we are a part will advance.

It will perhaps be known before night whether France is to remain a great nation or become the vassal of Germany.

My children, if France ever had need for you to fight with all your hearts and souls, that need is here today." His manner was simple and majestic, and his words touched the mind and feeling of every one who heard them.

John was moved as much as if he had been a Frenchman too.

He felt a profound sympathy for this devoted France, which had suffered so much, to which his own country still owed that great debt, and which had a right to her own soil, fertilized with so many centuries of labor.
General Vaugirard, resting a pad on his knee, wrote rapid notes which he gave to the members of his staff in turn to be delivered.