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THE BATTLE OF TSU-SHIMA

exclaimed. “All your bunkers haven't caught fire!”

“You don't understand!” angrily exclaimed Bernander, and, quickly finishing his tea, he seized his cap and went out.

I remained in the ward-room, settled myself down in an easy-chair, and, making myself comfortable, dozed. I heard indistinctly the watch being relieved at midnight. Some of the officers coming off duty came in to get some tea, and in low voices abused the infernal rawness of the night air. Others stretched themselves on sofas, sighing with relief at being so comfortable, and said: “We'll sleep till four! it's a holiday at home!”

I also went to sleep. About 3 a.m. I awoke, and again

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