Then, as the waves of air decreased in violence, it darted upward on an even keel.
John saw far below a vast scene of wreckage, amid which lay many dead or wounded men.

Motors were blown to pieces and cannon dismounted.
"Score heavily for us," said Lannes.

"I scarcely hoped for such a goodly blow as this while we were on our way!" John would not look down again.

Despite the value of the deed, he shuddered and he was glad when the _Arrow_ in its swift flight had left the area of devastation far behind.
"We're flying over the French now," he said.

"So I expected," said Lannes.