"I should think you lads have had enough of this terrible war," remarked Mrs. Everest at the conclusion of their narrative.
"We've only seen the beginning," declared Kenneth gravely. "As soon as this little hurt of mine has healed, I want to go back."
"And I too," added Rollo.
Colonel Barrington flushed with pride.
"Of course," he said, "it ought to be a fairly simple matter, considering your experience, to get a commission. It is merely a case of applying to the War Office."
"And undergoing six months' training at home, pater?"
"Presumably."
"By that time the war may be over," said Kenneth. "In any case we will be out of it for six months. What do you say, Rollo?"
"We've put our hand to the plough, old man. I vote, as soon as we are able, we rejoin our old regiment. The 9th of the Line is now between Ostend and Nieuport, sir?"
"I believe so," replied Major Résimont.