Colonel Devore motioned them to follow him, and, saluting the French
commander, the lads filed out of the tent.
Colonel Devore introduced them to his own quarters and, waving his hand
airily, exclaimed:
"You will make yourselves perfectly at home here as long as you
may stay."
"Thank you, Colonel," said Chester. "We appreciate your hospitality."
The colonel waved aside the thanks with a gesture and strode from the
tent.
The lads immediately composed themselves to rest, for it was a long time
since they had closed their eyes in slumber.
Greatly refreshed by a short sleep they arose two hours later and took
a walk about the camp. At a distant part of the trenches they saw a
large number of troops gathered about, and the sounds of laughter rose
on the air.
"Wonder what's up?" asked Hal.
"I don't know," replied Chester, "but we may as well have a look. Come
on."
He led the way and Hal followed him.
Coming closer the lads cried out in astonishment. Their eyes fell upon a
body of troops that they knew in an instant could have hailed but from
one part of the world.
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