Hal, Chester, Captain Anderson and the British cavalrymen had derived
great amusement from this scene, and, as Hal had realized that the
German, now unarmed, could not do much harm to the war correspondent, he
had let the two fight it out alone.

Now that Stubbs had been returned the victor, greatly to the surprise of
all, Hal advanced and induced the little American to relinquish his seat.
This the latter did, though not without some trepidation--fearing that
the German would attack him again as soon as he could arise--and, when he
finally did get upon his feet, he put a respectable distance between
himself and his late opponent.

"You fellows are bent on getting me killed," he said, turning to Chester
with a frown. "You always help each other, but whenever I am in trouble
you leave me to fight it out alone."

"And you always acquit yourself admirably," said Chester,
forbearing to smile.

"Well, I'll admit that," returned Stubbs; "but some time I am bound to
get the worst of it. Then I suppose you'll laugh."

By this time Hal had the German officer securely bound, and at his
command the rest of the enemy still upon their feet also were tied up.
Then, with their prisoners in the center, the British once more set out
upon their march to the British lines, Stubbs trailing along behind.

Before noon they came within sight of the first British outposts, and
soon had passed to safety. Here they procured horses, and made all haste
back toward their own division, where they arrived several hours later.