Perturbed in mind and hardly master of himself, he started at the rattle of his own sword; and when some of his comrades saw him pass and cheered him with loud hurrahs, he hurried by and barely returned their salute.
The general received him in his breakfast-room, where he was engaged with his morning mail.

Acknowledging Manasseh's greeting, he handed him an open letter.

The Hungarian took it and read as follows: "Villafranca.

Peace has been concluded.

The Hungarian battalion is to be disbanded, and its members allowed to return home." This room, too, had its crucifix.