"Yes, and you can judge their direction and where they're going to fall too."
Suddenly Jacques grasped Leon fiercely by the arm. "Look out," he cried in terror, and threw himself and his companion prone upon the floor of the trench.
He had heard a sound which he knew meant danger and possibly death; the awful whistling roar of a high explosive.
CHAPTER XVII
LIPPEN BREAKS
A terrific explosion shook the earth. Dirt was mixed with logs and stones and showered everything nearby. The deadly lyddite blackened the faces of the two young soldiers and half blinded them. For some moments they were too stunned to move.
Finally they recovered somewhat from the shock and rose to their feet.
"Look at that dug-out, Jacques," exclaimed Leon. "It's blown to pieces."
"How about the men inside?" cried Jacques. "There are six of them."