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124 WITH THE GERMAN ARMIES IN THE WEST
" Yes," he replied. " There is nothing that gives me so
much pleasure as these proofs of the faithful loyalty of my
people and the close bonds which bind me to my entire army.
Such a letter as this I treasure amongst my most valued
possessions."
Then we talked about Prince Oskar’s illness, and whilst on
this topic the Emperor said : "So you see, now Hohenzollern
blood, too, has flowed. I have six sons and a nephew with me
in the war and among the many German Princes who are
fighting at the front several have already given their lives for
Germany’s sake."
The rest of the conversation was about my experiences with
the 5th Army and the wonderful incidents of war.
In the afternoon the great flag of the Red Cross tempted
me to visit the Convent of St. Zita, where the sisters are
Carmelite nuns of the second and third degrees. Amongst
them are some of the very strictest order.
The day was brought to an end with supper at the quarters
of the Imperial Chancellor, von Bethmann Hollweg, to which
several charming and eminent gentlemen of his entourage
had also been invited.
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