"I have a mission that I thought you would like to undertake," said
the general.
"We shall be glad to," returned Chester.
"The little village of Pom lies just beyond our farthest outpost," said
General Joffre. "Take the squadron of British and occupy it. You should
be able to do so with little difficulty."
The lads saluted and departed, rejoicing that they had some work
ahead of them.
The British raised a loud cheer when they learned that they were to
advance, for they had had little part in the terrible fighting around
Soissons, and were growing restless.
It was after dark when the little force moved out from the trenches and
advanced upon Pom. They marched quietly and swiftly, and morning found
them in the streets of the little town.
Here they encountered a small force of the enemy, who, however, gave way
before them, evidently believing them the vanguard of a larger force.
"Now," said Hal, "half of us may as well turn in while the other half
stands guard. Break in the doors of some of these houses, men.
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