One of the Six Hundred: A Novel

A first-person narrative follows a young lancer officer who takes leave from barrack routine to revisit family, friendships, and romantic attachments, then recounts his military career and experiences in a looming foreign war. The account mixes anecdote and reflection, depicting daily regimental life, travel, social amusements, and the strains of service, before moving into active campaigning and a dramatic cavalry engagement. Themes of duty, youthful bravado, comradeship, and the contrast between civilian comforts and the harshness of war are interwoven with humorous observation and sentimental episodes.