I was nearly compelled to take to my sword, but that would have been of little avail against the three Russians.

Save for the sake of Prussia, my life is of no great value to me, for 'tis one full of care and trouble; but for my country's sake I would fain hold on to it, as long as there is hope for her deliverance from her enemies.
"'You can congratulate him on his promotion, Mitchell, for I made him a major on the spot.

It was a brilliant feat, as brilliant as that which he performed at Lobositz, or that at Count Eulenfurst's house at Dresden, each of which got him a step.

'Tis not often that an officer gets thrice promoted for distinguished bravery.

Each time the feat was the talk of the whole army; and it will not be less so at the present time, methinks, nor will any feel jealous at his rapid rise.'" "The king is too kind, your excellency." "I do not think so, Drummond.