They did not know that this
support had been lost to them. Therefore, they were sure to be at a great
disadvantage when attacked from a position that they believed to be held
by their comrades.
Above, the defenders still continued to fire rapidly, seeking to keep up
the delusion.
There was only one thing that worried Hal--one thing that he felt
possibly might bring disaster following his surprise attack. He knew that
the Germans who had recently retreated from before the farmhouse would
understand his plan the minute he led his men from the farmhouse. This
would mean another grand assault. The question in Hal's mind was whether
he could get his men back inside the house before the main force of the
enemy could advance and cut him off.
But he was depending upon the French still within the house to hold the
foe off until he could get back.
As the French dashed suddenly around the house, there came a wild cry
from the distant German lines to the east. The ruse had been discovered
and Hal realized that the bulk of the enemy would be upon them before
long. Therefore, he knew he must hurry.
"Quick!" he cried to his men.
The latter needed no urging.
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