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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X. FROM WILNA TO KOWNO THE REGIMENTAL DOG MARSHAL NEY THE TREASURY OF THE ARMY I AM POISONED--. THE THIEVES' DRIPPING--THE OLD GRENADIER, FALOPPA--GENERAL ROGUET FROM KOWNO TO ELBING--TWO CANTI NIERES--THE ADVENTURES OF A SERGEANT 1 FIND PICART AGAIN THE SLEDGE AND THE JEWS A SHREW EYLAU--ARRIVAL AT ELBING. We were only a quarter of a league from the town, when we saw the Cossacks to our left upon the heights, and to our right on the plain; however, they did not dare venture within reach of us. After having marched for some time, I found the horse of an officer of artillery stretched on the ground; it had a schabraque of sheepskin on its back. This was just what I wanted to cover my poor ears, for it would have been impossible for me to go any distance without risking the loss of them. I had in my haversack the scissors belonging to the surgeon's case found on the Cossack I had killed on November 23rd. I tried to set to work to cut some of it away, and make what we called ear-lappets to replace the Rabbi's cap; but having my right hand frozen, and the other benumbed, I could not manage it. I was in despair, when a man belonging to the garrison of Wilna came up. He was stronger than I, and succeeded in cutting the band fastening the schabraque to the horse; then he gave me half of it. Until I could arrange it better, I put it over my head and continued my way. I now heard cannon, and then musketry fire; it was the rear-guard leaving the town, with Marshal Ney in command, engaging the Russians. Those who were no longer able to fight ran as fast as they possibly could. I tried to follow them, but my frozen foot and bad boots prevented me; then the colic, which came on repeatedly, and forced me to stop, hindered me, and I found...

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  • Publication date2013
  • ISBN 10 1150830611
  • ISBN 13 9781150830617
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages106
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