French Kissing
A lovely wee story from the memoirs of Captain Jahleel Brenton. Brenton is describing the fond farewell he received from the General of the town of St Lo, when he and his men passed through the town as prisoners of war en route to Verdun.
"General Dellegorgue was present on this occasion, and when the prisoners were ready to march, he came up to me, and embraced me in the warmest manner; wishing me a speedy release from this captivity, and health, and happiness. This interview was highly amusing to the young midshipmen, who had never before witnessed such a demonstration of cordiality. One of them was heard to exclaim, 'See, the French General kissing our skipper;'"
Awwww bless!
Raikes, H., (1846), Memoir of the life and services of Vice-admiral Sir Jahleel Brenton, baronet, K.C.B., Hatchard and Son.
PS Apologies for the rather sporadic responses recently, been a bit busy here this week :/