An attack was to be made by our battalion at Givenchy in 1915. The
Germans must have learned of the intention, for two hours before it was
due to begin they sent up a strong barrage, causing many casualties.
[Illustration: "'Ow d'yer spell 'delightful'?"]
Letters and cards, which might be their last, were being sent home by
our men, and a Cockney at the other end of our dug-out shouted to his
mate, "'Arry, 'ow d'yer spell 'delightful'?"--_H. W. Mason (late 23rd
London Regt.), 26 Prairie Street, Battersea, S.W._