" "Three and a half miles, Your Majesty.

" "The French have abandoned the left bank?" "According to the scouts the last of them crossed on rafts during the night.

" "Is there sufficient forage in Krems?" "Forage has not been supplied to the extent..." The Emperor interrupted him.

"At what o'clock was General Schmidt killed?" "At seven o'clock, I believe.

" "At seven o'clock? It's very sad, very sad!" The Emperor thanked Prince Andrew and bowed.