Having nowhere else to go, I came back, and----" "They will be glad to see you," said the officer.

"The regiment lost heavily.

It was almost cut to pieces at Arcis." "I know." "But many officers and men of the old regiment have come back, like you, from Russia, from Prussia and from Austria, where they had been held prisoners.

They will be glad to welcome you at the barracks yonder.

You are permitted to pass.