The chessmen were scattered on the floor and the board was split in half.

A fragment of the exploding shell had entered the window and passing directly between them had done the damage.

The same piece had gone entirely through the opposite wall.
Harry's quick glance told him that nothing had suffered except the chessboard.

He sprang forward, picked up the two halves, and said: "No real harm has been done.

Two strips underneath, a few tacks, and it's as good again as ever." The other lads carefully gathered up the scattered chessmen and announced that not one of them was injured.
"Thank you, boys," said Colonel Talbot.