There were also three officers and about fifteen foot soldiers from his regiment. These men always accompanied him into battle. They kept military discipline and so daily there were exercises and drills which her husband overlooked. Christoph's days were full, for besides this and work with Walter, he took rides to survey his livestock and land. To Caterina's delight he always asked her to come. Those days were perfectly happy, the same cousinly fun they'd always shared. As they ranged over the broad shoulders of Heldenberg, Cat was able to enjoy herself, to let go of her fears and suspicions. "You should meet my peasants. It's important, especially as I might have to go soldiering again next year. I want you to get a feel for the place and its problems. Your papa told me you were more interested in such things than women usually are and that's an interest I intend to encourage. If you have a talent for managing it will be useful, especially because I am a soldier and often absent." Christoph talked with her about the people they met.
