Naturally the empty bottle was hurled by a skillful hand into the trench of our neighbors in front——
The reply was not long in coming: three 77's which, by the gods, were placed well enough, but which, luckily, did no damage.
These imbecile boches always lack the proper spirit.
FOOTNOTES:
[8] St. Menehoulde is the center of the "pigs' feet" industry.—Tr.
[9] Mme. Colette is a well-known French author. Her works about birds and animals have gained her an enviable reputation on the Continent.—Tr.