"Believe me," said Stubbs, "I didn't want to wake you up. It's usually
safer for all concerned when you and Hal are both asleep. I woke you
up because Hal told me to."
"That's all right, then," said Chester. "But don't you try to rub it
into me, Stubbs, just because I've got a bullet hole in me is no sign
I'm a cripple, you know."
"Maybe not," said Stubbs. "Here, take this gun."
He passed a revolver to Chester.
"What's the idea?" demanded Chester, taking the revolver; "going to
fight me a duel or something?"
"Don't be a fool," said Stubbs. "We're still in Germany, remember.
You may need that gun before we get out."
"All right, Stubbs," returned Chester. "Thanks."
Ahead, Hal suddenly made out a large body of men in such position as to
block the road. He slowed down the car, and, leaning back, addressed
the others.
"If I'm not mistaken," he said quietly, pointing, "just beyond lies the
Dutch border. Once across we are comparatively safe. At least the
Germans will not dare to follow us on to neutral ground. At the same
time, if we are apprehended by Dutch military authorities our mission
will be a failure, because we shall be interned.
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