They had nothing to tie their legs, but they didn't feel there
was much danger of the men crawling out of the pit with their arms bound.
They gagged them with their handkerchiefs.
A few moments later one of the Germans staggered to his feet and gazed at
the two lads in astonishment. The second also soon regained consciousness
and apparently was no less surprised. Both lads kept their revolvers
handy, for they weren't sure whether the Germans might not attack them,
bound and gagged as they were.
Hal addressed them.
"We expect to keep you company for some time," he said, "and we don't
want any foolishness. The first false move will be your last. Get over
there in the corner."
The men obeyed, growling to themselves.
Hal and Chester listened for sounds above that would indicate the retreat
of the Germans and the advance of the French. No such sounds came; and
with the fall of darkness Hal said:
"Well, I guess we had better change clothes with these fellows and make a
break for it."
"Good!" agreed Chester. "We'll have to unbind them while they disrobe.
We'll strip one at a time. You hold the gun while I do the work."
"Well, I guess everything is all ready," said Chester, when they were at
last garbed in the German uniforms and the men were safely tied up again.
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