It was interesting to see the delight of all the Germans at the news; not until this sudden and violent outbreak of satisfaction was it fully apparent how seriously they had been affected by the thought that the Russians would not come.

Undoubtedly this is a great step forward, and we all feel that peace is really now on the way.
"_January 5, 1918._--At seven this morning a few of us went out shooting with Prince Leopold of Bavaria.

We went for a distance of 20 to 30 kilometres by train, and then in open automobiles to a magnificent primeval forest extending over two to three hundred square kilometres.

Weather very cold, but fine, much snow, and pleasant company.

From the point of view of sport, it was poorer than one could have expected.