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The young soldier matched his emperor in courage and patriotism. Elucidate your answer. - English

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The young soldier matched his emperor in courage and patriotism. Elucidate your answer.

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During the attack of the French army on Ratisbon, Napoleon was anxiously waiting for the result. He was standing on a mound with his neck out thrust, legs wide, arms locked behind, and with his balanced prone eyebrows. Then a young soldier appeared from the closed smoke and dust. He seemed to be a little boy. Though he was a boy, he wanted to fight for his country. He came galloping on a horse to Napoleon. He never minded his wounds. He knew that his emperor is waiting for the result. He was in a hurry to convey the news of victory to the emperor before his death. But he showed no sign of pain and smiling in joy. He jumped off the horse and informed the happy news. He announced that the French army had conquered Ratisbon and also he himself had planted the French flag in the marketplace of Ratisbon. As Napoleon always thought of his nation’s victory, the boy too thought of the nation’s victory. As Napoleon’s strategy led to success, the boy’s courage and patriotism also led to success. Thus the young soldier matched his emperor in courage and patriotism.

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Chapter 6.2: Incident of the French Camp - Exercise [Page 194]

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Chapter 6.2 Incident of the French Camp
Exercise | Q 6. a. | Page 194

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