"Very well," said General Domont. "I shall place an automobile at your
disposal."

The French officer was as good as his word and in a high-power motor car
Hal and Chester, the latter having regained consciousness, were soon on
their way to headquarters, Hal bearing General Domont's report on the
morning's encounter.

Hal went first to the quarters of General Petain, where he delivered
General Domont's report; then he accompanied Chester to their own
quarters, where he made Chester as comfortable as possible.

He was just about to leave Chester alone, when another figure entered the
tent. It was Stubbs.

"Hello, Mr. Stubbs," said Chester from his cot. "Where have you been
all summer?"

"Summer?" said Mr. Stubbs, removing his overcoat. "This is the month of
February."

"All right; have it your own way," said Chester.

"Well, I've just been having a look around," said Stubbs.

"Find out anything more about the conspiracy?" asked Hal.

"What conspiracy?" demanded Stubbs.

"Why, the one you were telling us about the other night," exclaimed