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Looking through his glass, Hal sought out the form of Captain Derevaux. Finally he espied him, right where the fighting was fiercest and men dropped fastest. Hither and thither rode the gallant young Frenchman, striking, thrusting, parrying, now raising his revolver for a snap shot, the while urging his men on. "If he gets out alive it will be a miracle!" cried Hal, passing the glass to Chester.
At some time I hope to be able to repay you in some slight measure, although I know I can never entirely cancel my indebtedness to you both." In the hut of the officer commanding the division Captain Derevaux went into detail concerning the gallant actions of our two boys. The general congratulated them.
In that event, I would advise that you all come down together, lend me a hand if I'm still in the house and in condition to be helped, and we'll all make a break for the airship." "That is satisfactory," said Major Derevaux. "And if I'm not in condition to be helped," said Hal, "go along without me. You will not have time to be burdened with excess baggage."
You will consider yourselves prisoners until the matter has been investigated, unless in the meantime there should be someone here who will vouch for your honesty and the truth of this remarkable tale." "I will vouch for it, general," came a voice. Turning, the boys beheld in the entrance to the general's hut the smiling face of Captain Raoul Derevaux. Hal and Chester started forward.
There sallied forth a body of Belgian cavalry and the few French that remained of the French Lancers who had borne the brunt of the fighting in the battle in which Hal and Chester had distinguished themselves. In the center of these Hal and Chester recognized Captain Derevaux, his sword flashing aloft. "He is a grand soldier!" whispered Hal to Chester softly. "A brave man, indeed.
"Where are you going?" "Brunswick." "Why did you run at our approach?" The lieutenant made no reply. "Well," said the German officer, after a pause, "if you are bound for Brunswick you will get there all right That is our destination." Captain Derevaux and Lieutenant Anderson had dismounted, and by this time Chester had recovered consciousness.
Why, let me tell you," and forgetting all other matters for the moment, Major Derevaux plunged into an account of the boys' triumphs since joining the allied forces. At the conclusion of this recital, General Ferrari extended a hand to each of the boys. "I am indeed glad to know two such gallant lads," he said. "I felt sure when I first saw you that there must be some mistake in your cases."
"What's the matter?" demanded Hal in some alarm. "Matter?" exclaimed Chester. "The yard is full of Germans!" Hal gave a long whistle. "Now, that's what I call hard luck," he said. "Do they know we're in here?" "I judge not," replied Chester. "They seem, to be waiting for something." "Maybe they're waiting for our friend, whom we have tied up here, said Major Derevaux. "By Jove!
"It isn't a very long story," said Major Derevaux. "As you perhaps know, General Byng's drive against the Germans has been one of the greatest successes since the Battle of the Marne." Hal nodded. "Well," the major continued, "I have been stationed with General Pitain at Verdun, where I last saw you.
In response to these words, Hal and Chester, accompanied by Major Derevaux and Colonel Fuesco, made their way from the room. In the corridor they encountered the American ambassador and Uncle John. The latter was walking back and forth nervously and muttering angrily to himself. "Here we are, Uncle John," said Chester.
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