The automatics of both lads spoke simultaneously and continued to spout
fire for several seconds. Then they turned and ran hurriedly back to the
cave, into which they disappeared before their startled foe could realize
what had happened.
Two German soldiers lay on the ground, while a third stood swaying
dizzily on his feet.
With all possible haste the lads crawled through the passageway, and soon
emerged at the other end. But now caution was thrown to the wind, for the
lads figured that the Germans left to guard this end of the retreat were
by this time on the way to aid their companions.
Their revolvers still gleamed in their hands, however, ready for instant
use in the event that their plan had miscarried.
But it had not, for there was not a German in sight, and soon the boys
were running through the woods as fast as their legs could carry them. At
length Hal pulled up, panting.
"I guess we have given them the slip this time," he panted.
"Let us hope so," replied Chester fervently. "If we ever get back to our
own lines, I believe I shall be more careful in the future."
Hal glanced at his friend with a peculiar smile.
"Anybody that didn't know you would believe you meant that," he said.
"But I know you better, so I don't.
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