THE BRIDGE IS HELD.


At a sign from General French Hal and Chester approached and saluted.

"Where have you been, sirs?" demanded the British commander.

Hal stepped forward and explained their absence.

"And you were in the midst of the charge?" questioned General French,
when the lad concluded.

"Yes, sir!"

"And are not even badly wounded?"

"No, sir!"

"Wonderful!" exclaimed the general. Then, after a few moments'
silence: "You seem to bear charmed lives. I believe you are the two
for my mission."

"Yes, sir!" exclaimed Hal eagerly.

"Both of you report to me in an hour," ordered General French.

The two lads saluted again and moved away.

"Wonder what he wants?" said Chester.