Advancing
toward them were perhaps a dozen German soldiers, with an officer at
their head.
"We'll have to get out of the way," said Hal, quietly. "We haven't time
to answer questions now."
He turned between the rows of tents and hurried on, with Stubbs close
behind him. And from the German officer came the command to halt.
Instead, Hal increased his speed and a moment later he and Stubbs were
running quietly between the rows of German tents. Behind came the sound
of pursuing footsteps.
"We're in for it now, Stubbs," panted Hal. "I was a fool to run. They
know now that there is something wrong and they won't rest until they
have scoured the entire camp."
"Then we are done for!" exclaimed Anthony Stubbs.
"Not yet!" replied Hal. "While there's life there's hope. Never say
die, Stubbs."
The little man did not reply. He saved all the breath he had left for
running purposes, for he felt that he was likely to have to run the rest
of the night.
Suddenly, making another short turn, Hal pulled up. Stubbs did likewise
and both listened attentively.
The footsteps were some distance back.
"We've gained a bit, Stubbs," said Hal.
"Well, what's the use of waiting here then?" demanded the war
correspondent.
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