From so high a point and with such strong aid one could see many miles.

He was sure that he would find what he sought and yet did not wish to see.

Presently he picked out intermittent flashes which he believed were made by sunlight falling on steel.

Then he drew a long and deep breath that was almost like a sigh.
"What is it ?" asked Bougainville who had stood patiently by his side.
"I fear it is the glitter of lances, my friend, lances carried by German Uhlans.

Will you look ?" Bougainville held out his hands eagerly for the glasses, and then drew them back a little.