[21] “To play bridge at Limoges” means that an officer is temporarily—or permanently—retired before the age limit. “_Être limogé_,” to be limoged, is another familiar form. [22] The next morning I learned that Sérin, who had been “ready for anything, _et comment_,” had gathered together, being chief of the Gendarme Service, those of his men who were watching over the slumbers of Masevaux and quite simply “opened wine” for them, drinking solemnly again to “_la Mistie_,” while they as solemnly drank to the health of their respected chief. So do great hours fulfil themselves in little ways. [23] Victor Hugo, _Alsace et Lorraine_, 1872. Thy people will live, But thine empire topples, Germany!... [24] Battery B, 42d Artillery C.A.C. [25] Edith Wharton.