But there was little time for looking that way and again he turned his glasses in front.

The regiment had taken cover behind a low ridge, and six rapid firers were sending a fierce hail on the German lines.

But the men under orders from Bougainville, withheld the fire of their rifles for the present.
Bougainville himself stood up as became a leader of men, and lowered his sword for the first time.

The cap had sunk all the way down the blade and picking it off he put it back on his head.

He had obtained glasses also, probably from some fallen officer, and he walked back and forth seeking a weak spot in the enemy's line, into which he could charge with his men.
John admired him.