Another aeroplane came
later. The guns began long before it could be seen. It dropped two bombs
over the powder factory, and two in the town. Mrs. Stobart ordered
everybody from the camp; but nobody left except the patients, who were
driven a mile out and dumped in a wood. A long procession of townsfolk
filed continuously by, running from the danger. The aeroplane dropped
two more bombs in the town, and came back flying right over the camp. It
was a queer feeling, staring right up at the plane, and wondering if
another bomb were not falling silently towards one.
I went down to the arsenal to see about the car; and Mr. Berry and Miss
Hammond went off to see the anti-aircraft guns. Mrs. Stobart had asked
me to go out on the Rudnik road to see a car which had broken down, and
had promised to send a motor to fetch me. Before we could leave, news
was brought that another aeroplane had been telephoned. Presently we
could hear the guns beginning. Hardinge turned up, and we looked out for
the machine.
Pages:
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259