over six feet tall, broad-shouldered and athletic. They looked
like giants among these Graustark men.

"They're not very big, but they look as if they'd be nasty in a
scrap," observed Anguish, unconsciously throwing out his chest.

"Strong as wildcats, I'll wager. The women are perfect, though.
Have you ever seen a smarter set of women, Harry?"

"Never, never! A paradise of pretty women. I believe I'll take
out naturalization papers."

When the two strangers left the dining-room they were conscious
that every eye in the place was upon them. They drew themselves
to their full height and strode between the tables toward the
door, feeling that as they were on exhibition they ought to
appear to the best advantage. During the evening they heard
frequent allusions to "the Americans," but could not understand
what was said. The hotel men were more than obsequious; the
military men and citizens were exceedingly deferential; the women
who strolled on the piazza or in the great garden back of the
hotel were discreetly curious.

"We seem to be the whole show here, Gren," said Anguish, as they
sat down at one of the tables in the garden.

"I guess Americans are rare."

"I've found one fellow who can speak German and French, and not
one, except our guard who can talk English. That clerk talks