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General Jarras was writing at a table when Fevrier was admitted to his office. The Chief of the Staff inclined his lamp-shade so that the light fell full upon Fevrier's face, and the action caused the lieutenant to rejoice. So much care in the choice of the officer meant so much more important a duty. "The General Montaudon tells me," said Jarras, "that you are an obedient soldier."
"Obedience, my General, is the soldier's first lesson." "That explains to me why it is first forgotten," answered Jarras, drily. Then his voice became sharp and curt. "You will choose fifty men. You will pick them carefully." "They shall be the best soldiers in the regiment," said Fevrier. "No, the worst." Lieutenant Fevrier was puzzled.
Lebrun's plan of campaign was discussed by them, and Marshal Le Boeuf and Generals Frossard and Jarras were privy to the negotiations. It was proposed that France, Austria, and Italy should invade Germany conjointly; and, according to Le Boeuf, the first-named Power could place 400,000 men on the frontier in a fortnight's time.
You will go at once to the Mareschal's headquarters when the chief of the staff, General Jarras, will inform you." Lieutenant Fevrier went immediately up to Metz. His division was entrenched on the right bank of the Mosel and beyond the forts, so that it was dark before he passed through the gates.
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