human
What's become of the machine-guns?
gpt
Can't get 'em through the wood, sir. There are half a dozen on the other side hung up. I rather think they're waiting for you to give 'em a lead.
human
Oh, are they? Any Lewis guns there?
gpt
Yes, there's one, sir. They were just starting along a path over yonder when we left.
human
I say, do you hear that, Bob? Dennis called out, as his brother came back, dodging from trunk to trunk, as every now and then one of the German guns on the ridge raked the wood with a stream of bullets.
gpt
The corporal says our Lewis is over yonder. What about my going over with a couple of chaps to give them a hand? I believe we could do something.
human
Right you are, said Bob.
gpt
I've just been talking to that Highland officer, and he agrees with me that we must lie doggo until we are reinforced. I have sent two men back to the C.O. Bunk off and see what you can do.
human
Thanks, old man, said Dennis, his face beaming with delight.
gpt
Hawke and Tiddler, this way!
human
We're through now, sir, if you'd like to give them a shout at the other end,
gpt
Oh, good business! cried Captain Bob.
human
If I can get on to the Governor that will buck things up a bit.