His was no frenzied rage, but a courage, measured and stern.

The springs of power hidden in him had been touched and he stood forth, a born leader.
"How does it happen," said John, "that you're in command ?" "Our officers were all in front," replied Bougainville, "when our regiment was swept by many shells.

When they ceased bursting upon us and among us the officers were no longer there.

The regiment was about to break.

I could not bear to see that, and seizing the sword, I hoisted my cap upon it.