The end came quickly.
Ludwig brought the news to the Professor.
"Shill is killed," he said; "shot while fighting in the streets of Stralsund. Twelve of his officers have been taken and shot by the French, the others sent to the galleys."
"Otto! Otto!" cried poor Madame von Stork; "Richard, Ludwig, where is my Otto?"
CHAPTER XXIII
THE ENTRANCE INTO BERLIN
The years marched on to another Christmas.
Much had happened.
Napoleon was still triumphant, for, conquering the Austrians, he had entered Vienna as victor.