He had what was called under the old regime, the double hand, that is to say, an equal aptitude for handling the sabre or the musket as a soldier, or a squadron or a battalion as an officer.

• 他有旧时代所说的那种“双面手”，也就是说当兵，他有使刀枪的本领，当官，也一样有指挥步兵营或骑兵队的才干。