“Yes, that is true.”
“Assuredly,” replied Julian; “but that is not all. There is something extraordinary about him—how shall I express it? heroic—yes, that is the word, he looks like a hero.”
“Of romance?” said Clara.
“No, of history: if I had to paint a celebrated soldier, or the leader of some famous exploit, I should choose him for the original.”
“And then, he is a great lover of art,” said Clement.
“Yes,” responded Julian, “he seems, indeed, gifted in every way.”
“And is he going to remain here?” said Clara.
“Unfortunately he will not, for in that case he would be at our wedding, but he is obliged to go to St. Petersburg without any delay.”
“What! is he a Russian?” said Clara.
“No, not wholly.”