[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.

[Footnote 3]

"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,