This proved to be Herr Block, the man who had assisted them to get into
Germany and who only a few moments before had learned of their arrest.

"It's too bad," he said. "So near and yet so far, as you Americans
say, eh? Tell me, is there anything I can do for you.

"You might get us out of here," said Hal.

Herr Block smiled.

"Easily said, but not so easily done," he made answer. "However, I
have no doubt it can be arranged."

"You do?" exclaimed the others. "How?"

"Well," said Herr Block, "you would be surprised if you realized the
extent to which Holland's sympathies are with the Allies. Of course,
it must not appear on the surface for it would mean war with Germany --
and we are not ready for war now. However, I shall see that the door
to your cell is left open tonight. When your jailer comes with your
meal he will drop his keys. You will rap him over the head with
something, that it may not look as though he were implicated. Then
walk out of the jail and come to my quarters. No one will molest you."

"By Jove," said Hal. "That's simple enough."

"Your meal will be brought in half an hour," he said. "I shall be
waiting for you at eight. You know the way to my quarters?"

"You'd better give me the necessary directions," said Hal.