He still retained his uniform, for without it he would have been devoid of clothing.
At this time the Communes were causing the government great trouble in Paris and regiment after regiment was being hurried thither.

With one of these regiments Paul managed to reach the capital.

Being left to his own resources he was greatly bewildered.

The nature of the stirring and exciting scenes he little comprehended.

One evening while passing along the boulevard near the Madeleine, a soldier wearing the uniform of the Foreign Legion peered into his face and eagerly inquired if he could speak United States.