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They had taken their information to the French commanding officer in Marseilles. The latter had been somewhat skeptical, but Colonel Derevaux, an old friend of the boys, had arrived at the psychological moment and vouched for them. Immediately the French officer decided that something must be done. The plans of the Germans, so far as he knew, had not been anticipated.
"I know who you meant, all right. So you are calling her by her first name already, eh?" "Look here," said Hal, "I don't think that is a bit funny." "I apologize, old man," said Chester quickly. "I shouldn't have said it." "Say no more about it then," said Hal. "I am afraid, though, that there is something wrong downstairs." "I am beginning to think the same thing," declared Major Derevaux.
The lieutenant turned to Captain Derevaux. "What do you say?" he asked. The captain shook his head. "It's a bad business," he replied slowly. "If we are caught it will go hard with our young friends, I am afraid. Of course, I am willing to do anything in my power to aid them, but this this, I fear, is impossible." "Don't say no," implored Hal. "Just think how mother must be worrying.
But you are so young for such a piece of work." "Don't you believe it, general," Major Derevaux interrupted. "If the papers can be recovered, these lads can get them. You could not put the mission in better hands." "But the danger " "We have been in danger before, sir," said Chester quietly. The general considered a moment, and then brought a hand down on his desk with tremendous force.
A concerted German advance is expected momentarily, and without the reply you have brought we would have been at a great disadvantage." Their mission successfully completed, the lads now hunted up Captain Derevaux. They found the young captain in his quarters. He jumped up as the two boys entered, ran hurriedly forward and greeted them effusively.
"I'm Lieutenant Harry Anderson, of the Tenth Dragoons, His Majesty's service," explained the Englishman, and then, turning to his friend: "This is Captain Raoul Derevaux, Tenth Regiment, French Rifle Corps. We were strolling along the street when attacked by the gang from which you saved us. In the morning we shall try to get out of Germany by way of the Belgian frontier.
The troop came on at a whirlwind rush; and, even as they did so, Captain Derevaux urged his men into another charge, and pressed forward into the thickest of the conflict. And Hal rode by his side. Blow after blow was aimed at them, but none found its mark. Parrying and striking, they pushed on; and then a German bugle sounded a recall, and the enemy drew off. Panting, Chester rode to Hal's side.
General Steinberg sat at a table surrounded by several officers of his staff. He looked up as the prisoners entered, and unconsciously Captain Derevaux saluted. General Steinberg jumped to his feet. "So!" he exclaimed. "A soldier, eh? And an officer, besides. I thought so! What rank, and to what command are you attached?" Captain Derevaux drew himself up to his full height.
"I shall see that your conduct is brought to the personal attention of the King," he declared. "You shall both be rewarded if I live long enough to write out my report." "Thank you, general," both lads replied, and then accompanied Captain Derevaux to his quarters, where his wound, which was found to be slight, was attended to.
In company with Major Raoul Derevaux, a Frenchman, and Captain Harry Anderson, an Englishman, they finally made their way into Belgium, where they arrived in time to take part in the heroic defense of Liége in the early stages of the war. Here they rendered such invaluable service to the Belgian commander that they were commissioned lieutenants in the little army of King Albert.
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