unmindful of his own danger, he gave his entire attention to his friend.

Chester, shaking his head several times, announced that he was not
seriously hurt, and with Lieutenant Anderson by their side they again
plunged into the conflict.

But now the German retreat became more rapid. The enemy was unable to
stand under the fierce charge of the British and they were giving way on
all sides. The British pursued the foe rapidly and hundreds upon hundreds
of the enemy were cut down in their flight.

Unable to keep back the English and retreat orderly, the Germans broke
and fled. The retreat had become a rout. For some distance the British
pursued them, and then a halt was called.

The losses of the British troops had been extremely heavy, but not so
great as that of the enemy, who had suffered tremendously.

Now a thunderous roar broke out. The British artillery, unable to be used
while the hand to hand fighting was in progress, was in action again,
shelling the fleeing Germans.

The dead strewed the battlefield, and as Hal, Chester and Lieutenant
Anderson made their way toward the rear, they were forced to climb over
the dead and wounded, many with shattered limbs and maimed for life. But
the Red Cross was at work, and the wounded were being cared for with the
greatest possible haste and gentleness.

"That was some fight, if you ask me," said Hal to Chester, as they
continued their way to the part of the field where they could see General