Note 22 — XV THE VIGIL OF THE ARMISTICE

The next morning I learned that Sérin, who had been “ready for anything, et comment,” had gathered together, being chief of the Gendarme Service, those of his men who were watching over the slumbers of Masevaux and quite simply “opened wine” for them, drinking solemnly again to “la Mistie,” while they as solemnly drank to the health of their respected chief. So do great hours fulfil themselves in little ways.