As regards the beauty of the fair sex, I should certainly give the preference to the Austrians.

Fair hair and blue eyes predominate.
I saw but few soldiers; their uniforms, particularly those worn by the king's life-guards, are very handsome.
I especially noticed the drummers; they were all little lads of ten or twelve years old.

One could almost have exclaimed, "Drum, whither art thou carrying that boy ?" To march, and to join in fatiguing manoeuvres, carrying such a drum, and beating it bravely at the same time, is rather cruel work for such young lads.

Many a ruined constitution may be ascribed to this custom.
During my stay in Copenhagen I spent many very delightful hours with Professor Mariboe and his amiable family, and with the kind clergyman of the embassy, Herr Zimmermann.

They received me with true politeness and hospitality, and drew me into their circle, where I soon felt myself quite at ease.