And then, your exploits in the Balkistan, in the second place.

Are you not the M.Hillars whose bravery not so long ago was an interesting topic in the newspapers?
I know you." "This is truly remarkable," said I.

"The only thing I did was to lead a regiment out of danger." "The danger was annihilation.

If a Captain or a Colonel had done it, we should have thought nothing of it; but an utter stranger, who had nothing in common with either cause--ah, believe me, it was a very gallant thing to do." "This is positively the first time I was ever glad that I did the thing." I placed my hand over my heart.

"But, after all, that is not half so brave as what I am doing now." "I do not understand," said she puzzled.
"Why, it is simple.