General French turned suddenly to Hal:

"Tell General Mayo to advance in force!" he commanded.

The general turned to Chester:

"Ask General Samson to bring his artillery into instant action!"

The two lads dashed away on their respective missions; and almost
immediately the results of these two commands were apparent.

As the German infantry advanced in the wake of their cavalry, the British
came to sudden life. Flame burst out from all along the center and the
Germans recoiled. Volley after volley was poured into the wavering ranks
of the enemy, and they turned to flee.

A supporting column was rushed hurriedly to their assistance, and as they
advanced the British artillery opened fire. Great holes were cut in the
advancing German line, but their advance was unchecked. From their rear
reinforcements were coming continually.

The fire of the British artillery and infantry was deadly. Men fell by
the hundreds, were mowed down like chaff before the wind by the accuracy
of the British fire. In the English ranks men also were dropping on all
sides, but the gaps were filled up immediately and the British, singing
and cheering, continued their advance.

The roar of battle could be heard for miles around, but the men engaged
in the conflict were unconscious of it. They had but one sense left--that
of sight--and their rifles continued to deal out death.