Chapter 41 Summary

Robert Jordan reminds Pilar there is to be no attack until they hear bombs falling. She remembers and he then speaks to Pablo about the plan. Robert Jordan tells Pablo he will handle the maquina, or machine gun. Pablo asks if he has experience, and Robert Jordan assures Pablo that he has a lot of experience with machine guns. Robert Jordan wonders what Pablo has planned and is glad he does not know the new men. He says his good bye to Maria and promises to return quickly.

Robert Jordan feels young and compares the feeling to going away to school for the first time. He heads down the hill with Agustin and Anselmo. Robert Jordan shows Agustin where he is to lie and wait. He and Anselmo will take out the guards, but if they do not Agustin should shoot them through...