"What's the idea?" demanded Chester, taking the revolver; "going to
fight me a duel or something?"

"Don't be a fool," said Stubbs. "We're still in Germany, remember.
You may need that gun before we get out."

"All right, Stubbs," returned Chester. "Thanks."

Ahead, Hal suddenly made out a large body of men in such position as to
block the road. He slowed down the car, and, leaning back, addressed
the others.

"If I'm not mistaken," he said quietly, pointing, "just beyond lies the
Dutch border. Once across we are comparatively safe. At least the
Germans will not dare to follow us on to neutral ground. At the same
time, if we are apprehended by Dutch military authorities our mission
will be a failure, because we shall be interned. What is your advice?"

"Get into Holland first and let matters take their course later," said
Chester quietly.

"I agree with you," said McKenzie.

"And I," said Hal.

"Well," said Stubbs, "I don't. Not that it will make any difference,
of course, because you will do as you wish anyhow."

"If you have any better plan, Stubbs," said Chester, "let's hear it."