Gradually I became aware of details: a company of French soldiers was marching through the streets of the town. They broke formation, and went in single file along the communication trench leading to the front line. Another group followed them.

Summary

This quote describes the narrator's observations as they become more attentive to the surroundings. The narrator notices a group of French soldiers in the town, marching in formation but eventually breaking it. They proceed in single file along a trench that leads to the front line. The quote suggests a sense of military organization and movement, possibly indicating the ongoing conflict or deployment of troops during a war.

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