[Footnote 1] The time of Napoleon's Prussian operations is here meant. Hoffmann passed through this in early life.--TRANS.
[Footnote 2] This untranslateable expression means, "Sentence of death is pronounced."--TRANSLATOR.
"Darling! remember well,
When I have passed away,
How this unchanging soul
Loves Thee for aye!
Though my poor ashes rest
Deep in the silent grave,