They were soon dislodged by the powerful artillery fire of the enemy and retreated to Charenton.

Five of Paul's company were killed in the engagement and several wounded.

After this they were engaged almost daily in skirmishing and light engagements around Paris.

During those stirring times all was pleasant confusion.

Paul knew nothing of what was going on, except through the reports of his comrades and they were but half understood; but that they were being slowly and surely driven back was apparent to him.