I rode out that afternoon to give the good news to our men.

I met a British Battalion coming out of the line, looking very tired and hungry.

They were resting by the roadside, and I passed along and cheered them by telling them that the United States had now come in definitely as one of our Allies, and that I thought the effect would be the shortening of the war.
America's decision could not have come at a better time.

The year was opening out before us, and the initiative was coming into our hands The prospect was bright and our men were keen for the encounter.
April 6th was Good Friday.

It was impossible to have service at (p.