They are so accustomed to obey that they have almost lost the power of originating, and would be taken and shot before they were in the enemy's lines ten minutes.

Now, Fergus has the advantage of knowing both languages, and of being quick-witted and sharp." The next two months were passed in marches to and fro.

Seidlitz, with some cavalry, took possession of Gotha, to the great satisfaction of the duke and duchess; and the king himself rode over and dined with them.
While Seidlitz remained there as governor, with a couple of regiments of horse, a strong body of French and Austrian hussars, grenadiers, and artillery marched against Gotha.

Seidlitz, having so few men to oppose them, evacuated the place, and the enemy marched into it in triumphant procession.

The duke and duchess made the best of matters, and invited all the principal officers to a banquet.
Just as they were sitting down to this, Seidlitz with his Prussians reappeared; his men being so artfully scattered about that they appeared a great deal stronger than they were.