"
When the general returned, he found Barry with his face on his arms and
dead asleep.
"Poor chap," he said to his batman, "he is done up. Let him rest a bit."
They gave him an hour, after which they had their bite together.
"Now, general," said Barry, "I should like to run up to Battalion
Headquarters. I might be of use there."
"That's quite all right," said the general. "You will be glad to know
that that strong point has already been attended to. You didn't hear the
row, did you?"
"No, sir."
"Well the relief is going in and your men will soon be out."
When Barry entered the Battalion Headquarters, he found only Major Bayne
and Captain Neil, with a signaller and a couple of runners, completing
the arrangements for the relief.
"You! Pilot!" exclaimed the major, as he gripped his hand. "Now what the
devil brought you here?"
"Couldn't help it, major. Simply had to come. I have been trying to get
you all day," said Barry.
"Awfully glad to see you, old chap," said Captain Neil, for the major
was finding difficulty with his speech.
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