Harry has just received a letter from Mim in response to his account of being at the front for the first time in July. He is now a hardened soldier; the planes and shells no longer bother him and dodging bullets is just a part of everyday life. He remembers Ernie being killed, the look of surprise on his face as he was hit. Harry is at the front again, and this time he simply watches the planes fly low, taking aim. They have taken over a small town and 1,200 prisoners; 32 officers were executed and two committed suicide. Harry says that there is only one town between their current location and Zaragosa that must be taken and the Lister Brigade is working on it. Harry encloses a photograph taken in Madrid (not included). Harry signs the letter Hershel.