"Some day, before you go, I shall ask you all about her." Ah, as if she did not know! But half the charm in life is playing with hidden dangers.
He did not speak, but caught up the reins firmly.

She touched her mare on the flank, and the four began trotting, a pace which they maintained as far as the military field.

Here they paused, for the scene was animated and full of color.

Squadrons of cavalry raced across the field; infantry closed in or deployed; artillery rumbled, wheeled, stopped, unlimbered.

Bang-bang! The earth shivered and rocked.