As for the camps, even with a glass there is not a single tent to be seen standing on the plateau.

The gale has made a clean sweep of them.

What a night the soldiers must have had! I am put on the sick list for a few days so I shall be able to be with you.

That's good news, isn't it ?" "Wonderfully good," Jack laughed, "as if I haven't enough of your jaw at other times.

And how long do you suppose I shall be before I am out ?" "Not for some little time, Jack.