the Map]; and strives to expect a combined seizure of Passau, and
considerable things, were Spring come." ...

AND OF BROGLIO IN THE INTERIM. "As for Broglio, left alone at
Toplitz, gazing after a futile Maillebois, he sends the better half
of his Force back to Prag; other half he establishes at Leitmeritz:
good halfway-house to Dresden. 'Will forward Saxon provender to
you, M. de Belleisle!' (never did, and were all taken prisoners
some weeks hence). Which settled, Broglio proceeded to the Saxon
Court; who answered him: 'Provender? Alas, Monseigneur! We are (to
confess it to you!) at Peace with Austria: [Treatying ever since
"July 17th;" Treaty actually done, "11th September" (Adelung, iii.
A, 201, 268).] not an ounce of provender possible; how dare we?'--
but were otherwise politeness itself to the great Broglio.
Great Broglio, after sumptuous entertainments there, takes the road
for Baiern; circling grandly "through Nurnberg with escort of 500
Horse') to Maillebois's new quarters;--takes command of the
'Bavarian Army' (may it be lucky for him!); and sends Maillebois
home, in deep dudgeon, to the merciless criticisms of men.
'Could have done it,' persists the VIEUX PETIT-MAITRE always, 'had
not'--one knows what, but cares not, at this date!--

"Broglio's quarters in the Iser Country, I am told, are fatally too
crowded, men perishing at a frightful rate per day. [Espagnac,
i. 182.] 'Things all awry here,--thanks to that Maillebois and
others!' And Broglio's troubles and procedures, as is everywhere
usual to Broglio, run to a great height in this Bavarian Command.
And poor Seckendorf, in neighborhood of such a Broglio, has his
adoes; eyes sparkling; face blushing slate-color; at times nearly
driven out of his wits;--but strives to consume his own smoke, and