“If they break through to Abbeville we shall lose the coast.”

“Will that be a win for the Germans, even then?”

“It will make it hell in the Channel.”

“We shall transfer our base to St. -Nazaire.”

“France won’t give in now, whatever happens. And England never gives in.”

“We’re exhausted, all the same. It’s a question of manpower.”

“They’re bound to take Albert tonight or tomorrow.”

“I don’t see that at all. There’s still a line⁠ ⁠…”

“A line! A handful of tired men.”