All her acquaintance, more especially the feminine portion of it, were astounded when a report was suddenly circulated that she was smitten with Franz Meineck, a simple, fair-haired hussar, with nothing to recommend him save his handsome face and his fine chivalric bearing.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
Once, after a dinner at which Meineck had been her neighbour, a very cultivated and interesting friend asked her how she could possibly find any entertainment in that superficial hussar.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
A short time afterwards she received from the young hussar the following note: In spite of the horror with which the loss of life inseparable from every campaign inspires me, I rejoice in the war.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin