The moonlight was very bright now and John saw that they were filled with wounded who stirred but little and who made no outcry.

The line of motors turned into the place and they too disappeared behind the chateau, following the hussars.
Two aeroplanes alighted on the grass and their drivers entered the house.

Bearers of dispatches, John felt sure, and while he watched he saw both return, spring into their machines and fly away.

Their departure caused him to search the heavens once more, and he knew that he was looking for Lannes, who could not come.
Now von Arnheim passed down the graveled walk that led to the great central gate, but, half way, turned from it and began to talk to some sentinels who stood on the grass.

He was certainly a fine fellow, tall, well built, and yet free from the German stoutness of figure.