[The Eagle of the Empire by Cyrus Townsend Brady]@TWC D-Link bookThe Eagle of the Empire CHAPTER II 15/19
In another month they shall sue for peace and the Vistula shall be our boundary." "What does your majesty desire of me ?" "That you go at once.
Take with you whomsoever you will.
Bring or send me reports.
You are educated ?" "I was a student at your majesty's Military College," answered the young man. "Did you finish there ?" "I finished in your majesty's army last year." "How old are you ?" "Twenty-two, Sire." "You belong to the foot, but you can ride ?" "Anything." "Marshal Berthier will give you horses.
I shall be at Sezanne the day after to-morrow night.
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