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[Page 88]
Whizz Bangs smashed some duck boards along the path. we came out in 3s & went back singly at 9 paces interval. This must have been a pretty old town. We passed out through the town Gate & over a broad causeway with a moat on each side the moat appeared to run around the town wall. The wall is loopholed for archers & there is an outside wall also with another moat. One can also see an aqueduct in the town wall. letter to Mac.
Monday 11/9
Fritz shelled the boys on the Tramway job today evidently they have been too conspicuous. He also shelled our trench yesterday afternoon for about ΒΌ of an hour and dropped a few in while we were coming home. Two platoons were sent home by a Tommy officer who said that even the runners were not allowed to go past that way. [indecipherable] mentioned that they had worked there all yesterday but he still insisted they will have to work by night. Card to Tinsley.
Tuesday 12/9
Fritz is shelling the road this afternoon & coming closer to the Billet than a gentleman should. I am pleased to note that my shirt is becoming [indecipherable]. There are some fine ruins in this Town notably the Cloth Hall, Cathedral &