But now the great and crucial times came to the boys who only a week before tried to reach their homes, but they were not thinking of that now.
When they reached their quarters that evening, too tired for words, they talked, and talked, rehearsing the scenes and incidents of the day, and fell asleep, half undressed, where they found themselves in the morning, lying across the bed.
Before they had time to dress a great commotion was heard in the camp. They hurriedly dressed and rushed over to the main dining hall.
"What have you heard?" asked Ralph.
"Vise has been entirely destroyed, and the Germans are appearing in great force at all points north of Liège," said one of the attendants.
Breakfast was soon disposed of, and they rushed over to see Roland. "Have you heard the news?" they asked.
"Yes, and we have information that two large forces are now advancing, presumably to take Brussels," answered Roland.
"We are to have uniforms, did you know it?" asked Ralph.
"Yes, and your arms are also ready for you. Wait until I get my breakfast and we will go over and get the things," replied Roland.