Besides the artillery duels there were, of course, occasional skirmishes
between the cavalry, some growing to the proportions of real battles. But
the results of these had never been decisive. The mighty armies were
gripped in a deadlock, and indications pointed to this deadlock being
maintained until spring, when, with the disappearance of fierce
snowstorms and the breaking up of the terrific cold, a decisive battle
might be fought.
This was the situation up to date, when Hal and Chester, with the troop
of cavalry, set out on a reconnaissance of the enemy's position on the
first day of January, 1915.
CHAPTER III.
A SKIRMISH.
Surprised at the sudden fusillade, Hal and Chester drew taut the reins
with their left hands, pulling their horses back on their haunches, while
with their right hands they drew their revolvers. Behind them the troop
came to an abrupt stop.
From the protection of the sand dunes then came a second volley, more
deadly than the first, and four more British cavalrymen hit the ground.
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