For all I can tell to the contrary, the main body of the Germans, outnumbering us ten to one, may be nearer this cottage than the main body of the French.

Draw your own conclusions.

I have nothing more to say." Having answered in those discouraging terms, Captain Arnault got on his feet, drew the hood of his great-coat over his head, and lit a cigar at the candle.
"Where are you going ?" asked the surgeon.
"To visit the outposts." "Do you want this room for a little while ?" "Not for some hours to come.

Are you thinking of moving any of your wounded men in here ?" "I was thinking of the English lady," answered the surgeon.

"The kitchen is not quite the place for her.