"
The German bowed and left the tent.
Chester turned to Hal and said in a low voice:
"Get it?"
Hal nodded.
"You bet!" said he.
CHAPTER XX
A STRANGE PROCEEDING
"Lieutenant," said the Canadian named Gregory, "before I joined the
army I was considered somewhat of a detective in Montreal. I've had
some experience with pickpockets. It's a pleasure to see you work."
"That sounds like rather a left-handed compliment," said Chester with a
smile, while Hal and the others laughed.
"Nevertheless, it was very neatly done," said Gregory.
"Well, Hal," said Chester, "you've got one gun, what are you going to
do with it?"
"Hold your horses, old man," returned Hal. "Nothing was ever gained by
too great haste. Something will turn up."
Something did a moment later in the form of the German officer who so
recently had left the tent. He came in quickly, looked around, and
stood undecided.
"Why, I thought you'd gone, captain," said Chester, though his heart
sank.
The lad realized the import of the other's return.
"I've lost something," said the German.
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