" "They were in a hurry enough to start us, and now here we stand in the middle of a field without rhyme or reason.

It's all those damned Germans' muddling! What stupid devils!" "Yes, I'd send them on in front, but no fear, they're crowding up behind.

And now here we stand hungry.

" "I say, shall we soon be clear? They say the cavalry are blocking the way," said an officer.