C. Thème

1. The lieutenant lay down, but he could not sleep. 2. He rose, walked about for a time, and returned to the fire. 3. Then he wrapped himself up in his cloak and closed his eyes. 4. About three o’clock an old soldier arrived, bringing an order. 5. Twenty minutes later they saw the Russians re-enter the redoubt. 6. There were two batteries of artillery far ahead of the French, and soon the redoubt disappeared under thick clouds of smoke. 7. “The cannon balls of the Russians are passing over our heads,” said the lieutenant. 8. When the order “ Forward, march ! ” was given, the captain looked at him attentively. 9. The lieutenant was delighted to feel so much at ease. 10. A half hour later the colonel was severely wounded, but the redoubt was taken.