On all sides they saw rain-soaked officers with dejected faces who seemed to be seeking something, and soldiers dragging doors, benches, and fencing from the village.

"There now, Prince! We can't stop those fellows," said the staff officer pointing to the soldiers.

" The officers don't keep them in hand.

And there," he pointed to a sutler's tent, "they crowd in and sit.

This morning I turned them all out and now look, it's full again.