He is a civilian, and cannot be blamed for this precautionary measure.

I cannot, however, but suppose that the military attache, who is a colonel in the army, will remain.

There is a notion among the members of the Corps Diplomatique that the Prussians before they bombard the town will summon it to surrender.

But it seems to me very doubtful whether they will do so.

Indeed, I for one shall not believe in a general bombardment before I see it.