Immediately these guns were brought
into position, they opened upon the German second line of defense.
From their posts of vantage, mounted upon slight elevations, and from
behind trees and other secure places, the great French guns protected the
advance of the cavalry and infantry.
Hal and Chester, who had stood close to General Petain during most of
this battling, had watched the conflict with the greatest interest.
"Look at them fall!" exclaimed Chester, as through his glasses, he
witnessed the last desperate attack of the French.
"It's a terrible sight," agreed Hal, "and yet there will be many more
just as terrible before this war is won."
"Indeed there will," agreed Chester.
"Lieutenant Crawford! Lieutenant Paine!"
It was General Petain who spoke.
"My compliments to General Bordeaux, Lieutenant Paine, and tell him that
the left of the newly won trenches must be held at all hazzards!"
Hal sprang upon a nearby motorcycle and soon was speeding toward
the front.
"Lieutenant Crawford! The same instructions to General Ducal on
the right!"
A moment later Chester was speeding forward.
His message delivered, Hal stopped for a moment to gaze about the
trenches won at such terrible cost.
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