behind--the Corsican mischief!


SECOND PASSENGER

Yes. People who live hereabout--I am a native of these parts--feel
the nearness of France more than they do inland.


FIRST PASSENGER

That's why we have seen so many of these marching regiments on the
road. This year his grandest attempt upon us is to be made, I reckon.


SECOND PASSENGER

May we be ready!


FIRST PASSENGER

Well, we ought to be. We've had alarms enough, God knows.

[Some companies of infantry are seen ahead, and the coach presently
overtakes them.]


SOLDIERS (singing as they walk)