We found a hollow in the glacis a little south of the _castrol_, and, working very quietly, managed to enlarge it and cut a kind of shallow cave in the hill.

It would be no use against a direct hit, but it would give some cover from flying fragments.

As I read the situation, Stumm could land as many shells as he pleased in the _castrol_ and wouldn't bother to attend to the flanks.

When the bad shelling began there would be shelter for one or two in the cave.
Our enemies were watchful.

The riflemen on the east burnt Very flares at intervals, and Stumm's lot sent up a great star-rocket.