5/36 Why do they leave us here, almost neglected, and why do their officers walk about, looking so doubtful and anxious? It may be that we've cut off at least one of those armies and that it's in mortal danger." "It may be so. But have you thought, Fleury, of the extraordinary difference between this morning and yesterday morning ?" "I have. In conditions they're worlds apart. Hark! Listen now, Scott, my friend!" He lay on the grass and put his ear to the ground, just as John had often done. |