(The regimental commander's face now that the inspection was happily over beamed with irrepressible delight.

) "It's in the Emperor's service... it can't be helped$JMR one is sometimes a bit hasty on parade$JMR I am the first to apologize, you know me!$JMR He was very pleased!" And he held out his hand to the captain.

"Don't mention it, General, as if I'd be so bold!" replied the captain, his nose growing redder as he gave a smile which showed where two front teeth were missing that had been knocked out by the butt end of a gun at Ismail.