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Now Uncle John was a big man and in his youth had been noted for his strength. Time had sapped his prowess, however, and he knew that he was no match for his adversary. Nevertheless, he determined to fight it out. With an effort he shook off the encircling arms and faced his opponent, who proved to be none other than Robard himself.
"Are you the messenger Herr Robard expects?" he asked, in a low voice. Hal glanced sharply about him, more for effect than anything else, and replied, speaking softly: "From the Wilhelmstrasse." "Good," said the man, nodding his pleasure. "I am instructed to tell you to come back at a little before ten o'clock." "Will Herr Robard be here then?" "Possibly not, but you can wait."
"Hal and Uncle John will warn the Italian general in time, and when Robard fails in his plot he'll come back to deal with me. I hope I am able to give a good account of myself. However, a fellow can never tell what is going to happen, so in order to be prepared, I'll try and get a little sleep."
Robard took a threatening step forward. "A coward, am I?" he cried in a loud voice. He made as though to strike the lad, then suddenly changed his mind. "I'll wait," he said. "I promise you shall regret those words before I am through with you." "And when do we start?" asked Chester. "To-night; after dark. A special train will be ready for the Austrian ambassador and his suite.
The face of Robard appeared in the door, and he entered the room. "Good morning," he said. At the sound of his voice, Chester and Uncle John opened their eyes. "Good morning," replied Hal. "I trust you have come to liberate us." "Of your bonds, yes," was the reply; "but I regret to say that I cannot set you free." "What are you going to do with us?" "Take you to Austria." "To Austria! Great Scott!
Within the half hour mentioned, the door was flung suddenly open and a small man hurried in. He gazed quickly about him and then spoke to Robard. "Everything ready?" he asked. "Yes, sir," was Robard's answer. The ambassador for such the newcomer was gazed rapidly about him. His eyes rested on Hal, Chester and Uncle John. "Who are these?" he demanded with a wave of his hand in their direction.
"You can release him now," he said to the big Austrian's captor. "He'll make no break while I have him covered. He knows me too well by this time, don't you, Robard?" The latter's reply was a low growl. The other Austrian released his hold, and stood back.
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