NARVIK
passion that was rare in military schools in time of
peace. They were thinking of battles soon to come
and their responsibility, and were trying to make
themselves worthy leaders.
'What are you doing with them this afternoon?'
'Exercise in withdrawing from positions. Then
this evening, a night march by compass. I've
sprinkled it with woods, marshes, and streams. It
should be excellent training/
cAnd to-morrow?'
*In the morning, crossing a canal. In the after-
noon, attack in collaboration with other arms. In
the evening, a night raid/
It's a heavy programme/
'We've got to take advantage of every minute.
Sometimes we have a conference instead of going
out. All the officers of corps headquarters come and
speak to them, and on the last day, the General
himself. We should be very glad if you could give
them a few words during lunch about the way
people are thinking in France/
Lunch was grilled salmon, potatoes, and a
compote. During coffee, I had to get up and
improvise as best I could a little address in English.
I had already noticed a day or so previously when
we were with the Commander-in-Chief himself, that
in evidence of his solidarity with the French popula-
tion his own table was voluntarily subjected to the
same restrictions as have to be imposed in France.