There is only one other point, on which I would desire to offer a remark. If Nicholas be not always found to be blameless or agreeable, he is not always intended to appear so. He is a young man of an impetuous temper and of little or no experience; and I saw no reason why such a hero should be lifted out of nature.
"Ah, God! My God! What is it? The stomach? That means death! My God!"voices among the officers were heard saying.
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