It's in the air.
'When the violets bloom,' they say.

Even the peasants whisper it.

The imperial purple flower---- He will return." "God grant it may be so." "And we shall be ready for him, we who have not taken the oath, and who----" "I am afraid I shall be a forsworn man, in that case," said the veteran, smiling grimly.

"Should the Emperor again set foot in France his presence would absolve us from all vows.

I only serve under the King's colors because no others fly in France." "Be it so." "And you will be with us again in the regiment ?" "How can I ?" "Be advised," said the old soldier, laying his hand upon the arm of the younger, "we must keep together.