The room fell silent all of a sudden.
Everyone was doubting their own ears.
General Massena?
General Massena, who just led the victorious army to Reims yesterday?
Lately, this name has been on everyone's lips, and now, is he really coming here?!
Old Twait was the first to react, knocking over two chairs as he hurried to the door, stammering as he opened it, "Yes, yes, uh, you, General sir, ah, please come in..."
The captain standing outside smiled at him: "You must be Mr. Twait, right? General Massena will arrive shortly. My name is Captain Moeno, an 'Esteemed Soldier Assistant Officer' of the Military Affairs Department."
Old Twait was stunned, bowing and lowering his head, not knowing what to do.
Moeno looked up and saw Sergeant Twait, understanding the identity of the middle-aged man before him, and helped him into the house.
