Next morning, the battalion moved to the village of Freshencourt about five kilometres distant and there remained, resting for another three days. On May 5th we shifted by road to Cardonette arriving at midday and remained there for four days. On the second day, all officers were mounted on horses and travelled across country to survey the Corps Line and to witness a demonstration of flares, smoke bombs, etc. as used by the artillery, infantry and air force, so that we should become acquainted with the peculiarities of each and learn for what purpose each were used. As the position on the British front was still uncertain, each Brigade was held in a constant state of readiness at any time, day or night to move out to counter-attack anywhere that it might be necessary. All leave was cancelled and the men carried extra rations and ammunition so that each battalion would have been able to carry on for at least two days without getting further supplies. In this state, we carried on for the whole period between March and October, moving from one sector to another and dragging an awkward and heavy load of gear around with us as we moved about.