"You won't get him," was the reply, "and I am instructed to inform you
that the next German bullet that falls on Dutch ground will be
considered a hostile act against a neutral nation. It will mean war!"

"I don't care what it means," shouted the German, now thoroughly
aroused.

"Perhaps not," said Captain Hodden, "but your superiors may. I would
advise you to order your men to fall back."

For a moment the German hesitated, and it appeared that he would risk a
breach of neutrality to capture McKenzie. At last he turned away.

"Holland will rue this day!" he exclaimed, as he ordered his men to
retire.

Captain Hodden now retreated to Dutch territory, where McKenzie was
turned over to the Dutch colonel.

"Thanks for the reinforcements," he said quietly. "They would have
done for me sure."

Hal, Chester and Stubbs crowded about and shook the Canadian by the
hand. The colonel asked to see their passports, and the four friends
produced their bogus documents.

"So you are Herr Block, eh?" he demanded, eyeing Hal closely.

Hal bowed, but did not reply.