The Bishop prances about on his horse, dressed in a soutane and long boots, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on his breast, a golden crucifix hanging from his neck, and a huge episcopal ring on his finger, outside his gloves.

Sometimes he appears in a red cloak, which, I presume, is a part of his sacerdotal gear.

I am told, by those who know him, that "Monseigneur" is a consummate humbug, but he is very popular with the soldiers, as he talks to them in their own language, and there certainly is no humbug about his pluck.

He is as steady under fire as if he were in a pulpit.

He was by the side of Ducrot when the general's horse was killed under him.
The events of the past week prove that General Trochu's sole available force for resisting the enemy consists of the Line and the Mobiles.