Chapter I: Preface

This book demands no explanatory word. But I do wish to assure the reader that every incident in its pages casting discredit on the invaders of Belgium is founded on actual fact. I refer those who may doubt the truth of this sweeping statement to the official records published by the Governments of Great Britain, France, and Belgium.

L. T.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

I THE LAVA-STREAM 1
II IN THE VORTEX 23
III FIRST BLOOD 39
IV THE TRAGEDY OF VISE 58
V BILLETS 75
VI THE FIGHT IN THE MILL 94
VII THE WOODMAN'S HUT 111
VIII A RESPITE 129
IX AN EXPOSITION OF GERMAN
METHODS 147
X ANDENNE 166
XI A TRAMP ACROSS BELGIUM 186
XII AT THE GATES OF DEATH 206
XIII THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY 226
XIV THE MARNE--AND AFTER 246
XV "CARRY ON!" 264