I lowered the glasses.

I discerned them to be cavalrymen, petty officers.

They were mounted on spirited horses.
"Gretchen," said I, "they are cavalrymen.

They do not wear the Hohenphalian uniform; so, perhaps, it would be just as well for you to go to your room and remain there till they are gone.

Ah," said I, elevating the glasses again; "they wear his Majesty's colors.