L. of C. This is his house, but he is far from home.
Staff O. And whither gone? Reply without delay.
L. of C. Ask of the Captain. See, he comes this way.
Enter Captain from dug-out.
Captain. Immaculate stranger, hail! What lucky chance
Has brought you to this dirty bit of France?
Staff O. Not chance. A conscientious Brigadier
Has sent me hither.
Captain. And what seek you here?
Staff. I seek your Colonel.