Isn't it a terrible affliction ?" "Cowardice?
Well, my dear, it is certainly an unusual affliction in this country and in these times.

I have been amazed to-day at the courage I have witnessed.

These Belgians are certainly a brave lot." "But no braver than the German we brought with us," replied Maud thoughtfully.

"One would almost think he had no sensation, yet he must be suffering terribly.

The doctor will amputate the remnants of his foot in an hour or so, but the man positively refuses to take an anaesthetic." "Does he speak English or French ?" "No; only German.