5/30 I was with him before I was taken by the Germans." "It seems that you're about to have a general reunion," said Carstairs to young Scott, as they walked away. I'll admit that I was rather glad to see you, you blooming Britisher." About one-third of the Strangers were gone forever, and the rest, except the higher officers, were prostrate in the glade. White, worn and motionless they lay in the same stupor that John had seen overtake the German troops. Some were flat upon their backs, with arms outstretched, looking like crosses, others lay on their faces, and others were curled up on their sides. |