"It means the French intend to attack Damascus seven days from now." "Let 'em!" Jeremy exploded.

"Feisul'll give 'em -- --! All they've got are Algerians." "The French have poison gas," Grim answered dourly.

"Feisul's men have no masks." "Get 'em some!" That was Jeremy again.

Grim didn't answer, but went on talking: "They're going to get Damascus.

All they've waited for was poison gas, and now there's no stopping 'em.