The captain turned fiercely around and demanded to know who it was that mimicked him.

Dead silence prevailed.

He gave them a lecture on the respect due to an officer and stated that the next offender of this kind would be severely punished; then added: "I can't find out who it was, but on my soul I believe it was that sacre American." After this the company took part in many engagements through Normandy, principally at St.Roumain, Beuzeville, Yvetot, Rouen and Bulbec.

The company suffered severely and in the last battle were a mere handful.
There they lost their brave lieutenant Boulonger, who was shot through the breast.

Paul and a party of his companions were detailed to convey the body to Havre, his home, where he was well known and respected.