34/41 Already we've driven a huge wedge between the German armies, and Paris, nay, France herself, is saved!" The officers, mostly old men, did not cheer, but John had never before witnessed such relief expressed on human faces. It seemed to him that they had choked up, and could not speak. The commander held the note in a shaking hand and presently he turned to Lannes. It's not often that one has a chance to bear such a message as this." "My pride is so high I can't describe it," said Lannes in a dramatic but sincere tone. In a half hour, perhaps, I may have another message for you." Both John and Lannes needed rest and food, and they obeyed gladly. |