The sound of a oomph band playing " It's a long way to tickle Mary" ( to the tune of "Its a long way to Tipperary") can be heard playing softly from just outside the open window of the Tavern. The sweet smell perfume fills the air and in walks Marechal Eugène Comte de la Vendée, Duc de Francfort ect ect and step son to you know who
"Ah Col Smith how well I remember <b><u>all</u></b> my students from my time in Ecole d'Mars" Eugène's ADC turns the Marechal towards the officer in question and away from the hat stand in the corner of the darken room to which he had been talking.
" Ah yes thank you my man, now then, it's about time we had some more light in here. I do believe I have some spare candelabras in my travelling caravan outside I will send my man out to get them later. Always good to see an old face again Col Smith. Was it that long ago now....my my how time flies."
And Bill how could I forget that night.....are you still writing to that nice girl with the large.....the ADC starts to cough politely. [;)]
<b><i>Marechal Eugène</i>
Comte de la Vendée,
Duc de Francfort
Les Companies d'Artillerie de
l'Infanterie de la Vieille Garde.
IIV Corps Commander
L'Armée du Rhin</b>
