 | 1838 - 460 pages
...the little groat man himself, wrapped up in his gray greatcoat buttoned on the chin, three-cocked-hat and Hussar boots, without any sword, I suppose as...against Maitland. So far from that, the captain, on Napoleon's addressing him, only moved his hat, as to a general officer, and remained covered while... | |
 | Mary C. Innes - 1895 - 274 pages
...the little, great man himself, wrapped up in his grey greatcoat buttoned to the chin, three-cocked hat and Hussar boots, without any sword, I suppose...not received with the respect due to a crowned head. So far from that, the captain, on Napoleon's addressing him, only removed his hat, as to a general... | |
 | Clement King Shorter - 1908 - 382 pages
...the little great man himself, wrapped up in his grey great coat, buttoned to the chin, three-cocked hat, and Hussar boots, without any sword — I suppose...against Maitland. So far from that, the captain, on Napoleon's addressing him, only moved his hat, as to a general officer, and remained covered while... | |
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... hat, and Hussar boots, without any sword — I suppose as emblematical of his changed condition. Maitland received him with every mark of respect, as far as look and deportment could indicate ; but he was not received with the respect due to a crowned... 