Hal and Chester were standing close to General Byng when announcement
of the arrival of the Canadians was brought to him. All of the
general's aides were busy. He espied Hal and called to him.
"You will carry my compliments to General Adamson," he said, "and tell
him to go into camp for the night. Instructions will be sent him
before morning."
Hal saluted, mounted his horse, and dashed away.
General Byng summoned Chester to his side.
"Come with me," he said.
He led the way into a tent that had been erected hastily, and which
served him as field headquarters. There the general scribbled hastily
for some minutes, then passed a piece of paper to Chester.
"You will ride after your friend," he said, "and present this to
General Adamson. Then you had better turn, in for the night. You may
stay with General Adamson's command and lend what assistance there you
can."
Chester was soon speeding after Hal.
General Adamson recognized Hal instantly when the lad reported to him,
and professed pleasure at seeing him again. He also saluted Chester,
when the latter arrived a short time later.
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