The pace then set was followed by the other divisions and, at the end, the Corps did not disappoint the expectations of General Foch.

What higher praise could be desired?
My billet in Vlamertinghe was in a neat little cottage owned by an old maid, who took great pride in making everything shine.

The paymaster of one of our battalions and I had a cheerful home there when the poor old lady fled.

Her home however did not long survive her absence, for, some days after she left, it was levelled by a shell.

The church (p.